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Wursthorn Family History

Wursthorn 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: Burston, Hurston, Wuesthoff, Durston, Wurster, Ruston, Thorn, Whiston

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Where is the Wursthorn family from?

You can see how Wursthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wursthorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wursthorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wursthorn families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wursthorn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wursthorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Wursthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wursthorn 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Wursthorn. 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 50 military records available for the last name Wursthorn. For the veterans among your Wursthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wursthorn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wursthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wursthorn in 1967 was 80, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wursthorn 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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