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Wiur Family History

Wiur 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: Wier, Qiu, Wu, Lier, Wien, Wild, Wick, Will, Wing, Kaur

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Where is the Wiur family from?

You can see how Wiur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiur family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wiur families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Wiur families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wiur's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wiur families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wiur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiur 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wiur. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiur. For the veterans among your Wiur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiur lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Wiur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wiur in 1984 was 83, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiur 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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