Where did last names come from?

For many years, surnames were passed down by mothers. Today, though, most children in China take their father’s last name, as do those in much of the world. Last names didn’t come to Europe until later. They can be traced to the Middle Ages.

What is the oldest known surname?

KATZ
The oldest surname in the world is KATZ (the initials of the two words – Kohen Tsedek). Every Katz is a priest, descending in an unbroken line from Aaron the brother of Moses, 1300 B.C.

Where does the last name Wuethrich come from?

The most Wuethrich families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wuethrich families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wuethrich’s in the USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wuethrich families in 1880. Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuethrich surname lived.

How many census records are there for the name Wuthrich?

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wuthrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuthrich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. There are 632 immigration records available for the last name Wuthrich.

How many immigration records are there for the name Wuethrich?

There are 166 immigration records available for the last name Wuethrich. 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. There are 192 military records available for the last name Wuethrich.

What kind of jobs did people with the name Wuethrich have?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Wuethrich. 42% of Wuethrich men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Wuethrich women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuethrich were Farm Laborer and Housewife.