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Wirkner Family History

Wirkner 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: Birkner, Kirkner, Willner, Warner, Winkler, Wicker, Tickner, Wiedner

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Where is the Wirkner family from?

You can see how Wirkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirkner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Wirkner families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirkner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirkner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Wirkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirkner 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wirkner. 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 324 military records available for the last name Wirkner. For the veterans among your Wirkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirkner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Wirkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wirkner in 1973 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirkner 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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