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Wurtsbaugh Family History

Wurtsbaugh 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: Surbaugh, Swartzbaugh, Turnbaugh, Murtaugh, Murtagh, Arbaugh

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Where is the Wurtsbaugh family from?

You can see how Wurtsbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurtsbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurtsbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wurtsbaugh families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wurtsbaugh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wurtsbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurtsbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wurtsbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wurtsbaugh. 100% of Wurtsbaugh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Wurtsbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurtsbaugh 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wurtsbaugh. 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 132 military records available for the last name Wurtsbaugh. For the veterans among your Wurtsbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurtsbaugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wurtsbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wurtsbaugh in 1965 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

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