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Wirsilas Family History

Wirsilas 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: Silas, Islas, Wirsing, Virgil, Nicholas, Vilas, Worsley, Barlas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirsilas 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 4 census records available for the last name Wirsilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirsilas 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wirsilas. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wirsilas. For the veterans among your Wirsilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirsilas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1965, in the United States, Wirsilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Wirsilas in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 1965.

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