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Wurzbacher Family History

Wurzbacher 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: Wurzbach, Weilbacher, Brubacher, Hornbacher, Wombacher, Erbacher

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Where is the Wurzbacher family from?

You can see how Wurzbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wurzbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wurzbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Wurzbacher families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wurzbacher's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wurzbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wurzbacher 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 Wurzbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wurzbacher. 43% of Wurzbacher men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Wurzbacher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wurzbacher were Farmer and 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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Wurzbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wurzbacher 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Wurzbacher. 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 389 military records available for the last name Wurzbacher. For the veterans among your Wurzbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wurzbacher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wurzbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wurzbacher in 1948 was 44, and 53 in 2004.

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