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Wurm Family History

Wurm Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German wurm Middle Low German worm ‘worm snake dragon mythical beast’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wurm family from?

You can see how Wurm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wurm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wurm families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wurm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wurm families in 1891.
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What did your Wurm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wurm. 26% of Wurm men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Wurm women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wurm were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Nurse
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wurm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurm 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wurm. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Wurm. For the veterans among your Wurm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurm lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wurm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wurm in 1949 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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