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Wurzell Family History

Wurzell 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: Wurzel, Burrell, Purcell, Bursell, Wartell, Hurrell, Pursell, Worrell

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Where is the Wurzell family from?

You can see how Wurzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wurzell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurzell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wurzell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Wurzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurzell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wurzell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wurzell. For the veterans among your Wurzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurzell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wurzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wurzell in 1968 was 84, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wurzell 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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