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Wirkus Family History

Wirkus Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly a derivative of dialect wirk itself a derivative of wierzch ‘top’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wirkus family from?

You can see how Wirkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wirkus families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirkus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wirkus families in 1891.
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What did your Wirkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirkus. 56% of Wirkus men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Wirkus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirkus were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wirkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirkus 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Wirkus. 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 615 military records available for the last name Wirkus. For the veterans among your Wirkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirkus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wirkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wirkus in 1954 was 32, and 62 in 2004.

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