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Wirkert Family History

Wirkert 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: Wikert, Wickert, Pinkert, Dickert, Wicker, Wilbert, Wilfert, Winker

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Where is the Wirkert family from?

You can see how Wirkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirkert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirkert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wirkert families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirkert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirkert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirkert 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 30 census records available for the last name Wirkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirkert 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wirkert. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wirkert. For the veterans among your Wirkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirkert lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Wirkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wirkert in 1981 was 85, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirkert 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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