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Wirht Family History

Wirht 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: Wicht, Wight, Wirt, Wright, Light, Licht, Wirth, Wire, Wurst, Witt

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Where is the Wirht family from?

You can see how Wirht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirht families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wirht families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirht's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wirht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirht 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 56 census records available for the last name Wirht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirht 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wirht. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wirht. For the veterans among your Wirht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirht lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Wirht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wirht in 1988 was 67, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirht 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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