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Wirship Family History

Wirship 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: Winship, Bishop, Ishii, Wirth, Worsham, Manship, Nishi, Oishi

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wirship. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirship 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wirship. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wirship. For the veterans among your Wirship ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirship lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wirship life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wirship in 1944 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirship 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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