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Virta Family History

Virta Surname Meaning

Finnish: ornamental name from virta ‘stream’ adopted largely in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Finns with Swedish surnames.

Especially in southwestern Finland.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Virta family from?

You can see how Virta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Virta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Virta families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Virta's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Virta families in 1920.
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What did your Virta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Virta. 79% of Virta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Virta women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    79%
  • Carpenter
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Virta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Virta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virta 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Virta. 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 102 military records available for the last name Virta. For the veterans among your Virta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Virta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Virta in 1965 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virta 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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