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Wirostek Family History

Wirostek 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: Virostek, Rostek, Droste, Sistek, Witek, Rosten, Groszek, Hirose

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Where is the Wirostek family from?

You can see how Wirostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirostek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wirostek families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wirostek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wirostek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirostek 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 Wirostek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wirostek. 100% of Wirostek women worked as a Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Wirostek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Wirostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirostek 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wirostek. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wirostek. For the veterans among your Wirostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirostek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wirostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wirostek in 1967 was 71, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirostek 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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