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Wirtjes Family History

Wirtjes Surname Meaning

Dutch: possibly a patronymic from an occupational name for an inn-keeper (see Wirth).

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


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Where is the Wirtjes family from?

You can see how Wirtjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtjes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wirtjes families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wirtjes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wirtjes families in 1920.
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What did your Wirtjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirtjes. 46% of Wirtjes men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wirtjes women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirtjes were Farm and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Wirtjes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Wirtjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtjes 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wirtjes. 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 71 military records available for the last name Wirtjes. For the veterans among your Wirtjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtjes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wirtjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wirtjes in 1960 was 55, and 52 in 2004.

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