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Wirthlin Family History

Wirthlin Surname Meaning

Swiss German: diminutive of Wirth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wirthlin family from?

You can see how Wirthlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirthlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wirthlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wirthlin family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirthlin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Wirthlin families in 1891.
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What did your Wirthlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirthlin. 25% of Wirthlin men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Wirthlin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirthlin were Proprietor and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Missionary
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Wirthlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Wirthlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirthlin 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Wirthlin. 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 362 military records available for the last name Wirthlin. For the veterans among your Wirthlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirthlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wirthlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wirthlin in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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