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Wus Family History

Wus 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: Wu, Kus, Rus, Was, Wos, Bus, Aus, Lu, Yu, Ku

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Where is the Wus family from?

You can see how Wus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Wus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wus 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Wus. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wus. For the veterans among your Wus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Wus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wus in 1960 was 40, and 87 in 2002.

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