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Wirrick Family History

Wirrick 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: Warrick, Wirick, Widrick, Worrick, Herrick, Merrick, Warwick, Winnick

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Where is the Wirrick family from?

You can see how Wirrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirrick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Wirrick families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wirrick's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wirrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirrick 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 Wirrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirrick. 50% of Wirrick men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Wirrick women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wirrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Wirrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirrick 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wirrick. 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 82 military records available for the last name Wirrick. For the veterans among your Wirrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirrick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wirrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wirrick in 1964 was 77, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirrick 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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