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Wirtenson Family History

Wirtenson 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: Mortenson, Martenson, Wilkenson, Winterton, Stenson, Sorenson

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Where is the Wirtenson family from?

You can see how Wirtenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirtenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wirtenson family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirtenson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wirtenson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Wirtenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtenson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wirtenson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wirtenson. For the veterans among your Wirtenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wirtenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wirtenson in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirtenson 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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