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Wira Family History

Wira 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: Mira, Wire, Cira, Wirta, Lira, Ira, Wiza, Wirt, Wirz, Mura

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Where is the Wira family from?

You can see how Wira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wira family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wira families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wira families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wira's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wira families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wira. 100% of Wira men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Wira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Wira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wira 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Wira. 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 34 military records available for the last name Wira. For the veterans among your Wira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wira lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Wira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wira in 1963 was 81, and 26 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wira 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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