Virnig Family History

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Virnig Name Meaning

Variant of German Virnich, from a place called Virnich near Cologne. This name occurs chiefly in MN and WI.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hirning, Pirnie, Vining, Vint, Ping, Wernig, Denig, Verni, Minnig

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Virnig Family Origin

Where is the Virnig family from?

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You can see how Virnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virnig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Virnig families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Virnig families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Virnig's in the UK. London had the highest population of Virnig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virnig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Virnig Family Occupations

What did your Virnig ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Virnig occupation in the USA was General Store. 100% of Virnig's were General Stores.

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Virnig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Virnig Historical Records

What Virnig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Virnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virnig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Virnig. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Virnig. For the veterans among your Virnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Virnig Life Expectancy

What is the average Virnig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Virnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Virnig in 1963 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virnig 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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