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Wurtzbaugh Family History

Wurtzbaugh 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: Swartzbaugh, Surbaugh, Wurzbach, Turnbaugh, Murtaugh, Murtagh

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Where is the Wurtzbaugh family from?

You can see how Wurtzbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurtzbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurtzbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wurtzbaugh families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurtzbaugh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wurtzbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wurtzbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurtzbaugh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wurtzbaugh. 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 military records available for the last name Wurtzbaugh. For the veterans among your Wurtzbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurtzbaugh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Wurtzbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wurtzbaugh in 1972 was 77, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurtzbaugh 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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