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Wurzer Family History

Wurzer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a greengrocer or dealer in herbs from an agent derivative of Middle High German wurz ‘herb’

‘plant’ (see Wurtz).

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


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Where is the Wurzer family from?

You can see how Wurzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wurzer family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wurzer's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wurzer families in 1891.
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What did your Wurzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wurzer. 27% of Wurzer men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Wurzer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wurzer were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wurzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurzer 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Wurzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wurzer. For the veterans among your Wurzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurzer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wurzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wurzer in 1950 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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