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Wirf Family History

Wirf 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: Wire, Wipf, Warf, Wilf, Wirt, Wirz, Wolf, Bird, Wien, Wild

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Where is the Wirf family from?

You can see how Wirf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wirf families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wirf's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wirf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirf 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 54 census records available for the last name Wirf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirf 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Wirf. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wirf. For the veterans among your Wirf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Wirf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wirf in 1968 was 70, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirf 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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