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Wirtz Family History

Wirtz Surname Meaning

German:: from a pet form of the personal name Wertwein. patronymic from Wirth

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


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Where is the Wirtz family from?

You can see how Wirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wirtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Wirtz families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wirtz's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wirtz families in 1891.
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What did your Wirtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wirtz. 100% of Wirtz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wirtz. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wirtz. For the veterans among your Wirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wirtz in 1948 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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