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Wurdack Family History

Wurdack Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burdock, Warmack, Burack, Hudack, Burdick, Murdock, Murdick, Burback

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Where is the Wurdack family from?

You can see how Wurdack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurdack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wurdack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Wurdack families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wurdack's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wurdack families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurdack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wurdack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wurdack. 50% of Wurdack men worked as a Tailor and 50% of Wurdack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wurdack were Laborer and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Wurdack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Wurdack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurdack census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 102 immigration records available for the last name Wurdack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 333 military records available for the last name Wurdack. For the veterans among your Wurdack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurdack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wurdack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wurdack in 1962 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurdack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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