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Wirebaugh Family History

Wirebaugh 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: Firebaugh, Sirbaugh, Orebaugh, Linebaugh, Himebaugh, Hinebaugh

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Where is the Wirebaugh family from?

You can see how Wirebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wirebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wirebaugh families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirebaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirebaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirebaugh 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 Wirebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirebaugh. 40% of Wirebaugh men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Wirebaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirebaugh were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Wirebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Wirebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirebaugh 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wirebaugh. 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 147 military records available for the last name Wirebaugh. For the veterans among your Wirebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirebaugh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wirebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wirebaugh in 1960 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirebaugh 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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