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Wurster Family History

Wurster Surname Meaning

German: agent derivative of Wurst.

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


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Where is the Wurster family from?

You can see how Wurster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wurster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Wurster families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wurster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wurster families in 1891.
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What did your Wurster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wurster. 23% of Wurster men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Wurster women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wurster were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wurster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurster 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 Wurster. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wurster. For the veterans among your Wurster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurster lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wurster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wurster in 1952 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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