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Whirt Family History

Whirt Surname 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: Hirt, Whitt, Wirt, Hart, White, Weir, Wirth, Wire, Ohrt, Hurt

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Where is the Whirt family from?

You can see how Whirt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whirt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whirt family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Whirt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Whirt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Whirt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whirt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Whirt. For the veterans among your Whirt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Whirt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whirt in 1963 was 81, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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