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Wirthel Family History

Wirthel 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: Wirth, Werther, Worthen, Withey, Warthen, Wirtjes, Hirtzel, Winther

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Where is the Wirthel family from?

You can see how Wirthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirthel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wirthel families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wirthel's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wirthel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirthel 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 65 census records available for the last name Wirthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirthel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wirthel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wirthel. For the veterans among your Wirthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirthel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Wirthel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wirthel in 1964 was 80, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirthel 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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