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Wurzel Family History

Wurzel Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name from Middle High German wurzel ‘root’ for someone who gathered and sold roots and herbs.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Wurzel ‘root’.

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


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You can see how Wurzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wurzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wurzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wurzel families in 1880.
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What did your Wurzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wurzel. 100% of Wurzel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wurzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurzel 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Wurzel. 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 515 military records available for the last name Wurzel. For the veterans among your Wurzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurzel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wurzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wurzel in 1963 was 71, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurzel 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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