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Wusterhausen Family History

Wusterhausen 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: Westerhaus, Waterhouse, Oosterhouse, Osterhaus, Bettenhausen

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Where is the Wusterhausen family from?

You can see how Wusterhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wusterhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wusterhausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wusterhausen families living in Texas. This was about 73% of all the recorded Wusterhausen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wusterhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wusterhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wusterhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wusterhausen. 58% of Wusterhausen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Wusterhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wusterhausen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wusterhausen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wusterhausen. For the veterans among your Wusterhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wusterhausen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wusterhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wusterhausen in 1964 was 78, and 49 in 2003.

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