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Wurdelman Family History

Wurdelman 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: Wurdeman, Nudelman, Wesselman, Ruderman, Wideman, Widerman, Andelman

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Where is the Wurdelman family from?

You can see how Wurdelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurdelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wurdelman family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurdelman's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wurdelman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Wurdelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurdelman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wurdelman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wurdelman. For the veterans among your Wurdelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurdelman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wurdelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wurdelman in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurdelman 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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