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Wuth Family History

Wuth 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: Ruth, Guth, With, Muth, Huth, Nuth, Auth, Buth, Wurth, Luth

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Where is the Wuth family from?

You can see how Wuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wuth families living in North Carolina. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wuth's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Wuth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuth 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 Wuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuth. 60% of Wuth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wuth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuth were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Wuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuth 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Wuth. 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 292 military records available for the last name Wuth. For the veterans among your Wuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wuth in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuth 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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