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Wirts Family History

Wirts Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wirtz.

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


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Where is the Wirts family from?

You can see how Wirts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wirts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wirts families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirts's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Wirts families in 1891.
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What did your Wirts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirts. 39% of Wirts men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wirts women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirts were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wirts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirts 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Wirts. 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 758 military records available for the last name Wirts. For the veterans among your Wirts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirts lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wirts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wirts in 1957 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirts 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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