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Wir Family History

Wir 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: Mir, Weir, Wire, Bir, Wier, Win, Wik, Wix, Wirt, Wirz

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Where is the Wir family from?

You can see how Wir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wir families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Wir family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wir's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Wir families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Wir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wir 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Wir. 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 48,000 military records available for the last name Wir. For the veterans among your Wir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wir lifespan?

Average Wir life expectancy in 1978 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wir 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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