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Wirz Family History

Wirz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wirtz.

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


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Where is the Wirz family from?

You can see how Wirz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wirz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wirz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirz 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 Wirz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirz. 36% of Wirz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wirz women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirz were Clerk and Shoe Worker.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Shoe Worker
    23%

What Wirz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wirz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wirz. 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 661 military records available for the last name Wirz. For the veterans among your Wirz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wirz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wirz in 1951 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirz 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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