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Wihr Family History

Wihr 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: Wehr, Wier, Lier, Nohr, Wien, Wild, Wick, Will, Wing, Kehr

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Where is the Wihr family from?

You can see how Wihr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wihr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wihr family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wihr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wihr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wihr 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 86 census records available for the last name Wihr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihr 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wihr. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wihr. For the veterans among your Wihr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wihr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wihr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wihr in 1966 was 87, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wihr 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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