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Virts Family History

Virts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wirtz or Würtz (see Wurtz).

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


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Where is the Virts family from?

You can see how Virts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Virts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Virts family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Virts's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Virts families in 1891.
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What did your Virts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Virts. 48% of Virts men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Virts women worked as a Practical Nurse.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

What Virts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Virts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virts 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Virts. 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 407 military records available for the last name Virts. For the veterans among your Virts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virts lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Virts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Virts in 1951 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virts 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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