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Wirsham Family History

Wirsham 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: Worsham, Wisham, Windham, Wickham, Witham, Kirkham, Winham, Wareham

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Where is the Wirsham family from?

You can see how Wirsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirsham family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Wirsham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wirsham family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirsham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirsham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirsham 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 46 census records available for the last name Wirsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirsham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wirsham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wirsham. For the veterans among your Wirsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirsham lifespan?

Average Wirsham life expectancy in 1970 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirsham 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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