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Wursta Family History

Wursta 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: Wurst, Hurst, Cuesta, Kurta, Wuest, Kurata, Durst, Furuta, Furst

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wursta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wursta 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wursta. 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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There are 30 military records available for the last name Wursta. For the veterans among your Wursta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wursta lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Wursta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wursta in 1984 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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