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Wirck Family History

Wirck 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: Wick, Wieck, Dirck, Wirick, Dick, Bick, Pick, Hick, Winch, Wack

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Where is the Wirck family from?

You can see how Wirck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wirck families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wirck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirck 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 69 census records available for the last name Wirck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirck 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wirck. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wirck. For the veterans among your Wirck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirck lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirck 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirck

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