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Wirtman Family History

Wirtman 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: Wortman, Girtman, Wireman, Wartman, Wertman, Witman, Wittman, Titman

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Where is the Wirtman family from?

You can see how Wirtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wirtman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wirtman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wirtman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wirtman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wirtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wirtman. 100% of Wirtman men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Wirtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Wirtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Wirtman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wirtman. For the veterans among your Wirtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Wirtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wirtman in 1968 was 92, and 93 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirtman 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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