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Wurts Family History

Wurts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wurtz.

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


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Where is the Wurts family from?

You can see how Wurts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wurts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Wurts families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wurts's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wurts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wurts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wurts. 21% of Wurts men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wurts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wurts were Lawyer and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Lawyer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Wurts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wurts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurts 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Wurts. 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 421 military records available for the last name Wurts. For the veterans among your Wurts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurts lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wurts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wurts in 1962 was 68, and 59 in 2004.

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