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Wuster Family History

Wuster 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: Kuster, Muster, Huster, Wester, Buster, Luster, Juster, Custer

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Where is the Wuster family from?

You can see how Wuster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wuster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Wuster families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wuster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wuster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuster 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 Wuster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuster. 31% of Wuster men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wuster women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuster were Retired and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Hand
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wuster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuster 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Wuster. 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 524 military records available for the last name Wuster. For the veterans among your Wuster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wuster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wuster in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuster 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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