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Wyrtzen Family History

Wyrtzen 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: Worthen, Warthen, Wurtzel, Garten, Warren, Worton, Katzen, Wortley

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Where is the Wyrtzen family from?

You can see how Wyrtzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyrtzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wyrtzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wyrtzen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyrtzen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wyrtzen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Wyrtzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyrtzen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wyrtzen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wyrtzen. For the veterans among your Wyrtzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyrtzen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Wyrtzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wyrtzen in 1961 was 59, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyrtzen 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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