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Wuestewald Family History

Wuestewald Name 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: Umstead, Winstead, Seewald, Westall, Westfield, Westerhold, Ostwald

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Where is the Wuestewald family from?

You can see how Wuestewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuestewald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuestewald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wuestewald families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuestewald's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wuestewald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuestewald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wuestewald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wuestewald. 100% of Wuestewald women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Wuestewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuestewald 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wuestewald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Wuestewald. For the veterans among your Wuestewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuestewald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wuestewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wuestewald in 1964 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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