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Wire Name Meaning

English: variant of Wyer or Ware . Americanized form of German Wier or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Ware, Wise, Worl, Kirk, Bird, Wile, Lile, Twine, Mire, Wiley

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Where is the Wire family from?

You can see how Wire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 95 Wire families living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wire's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wire. 50% of Wire men worked as a Carpenter and 84% of Wire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wire were Mechanic and Cook. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Machine Knitter
    3%
  • Cook
    3%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Wire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wire 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 Wire. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Wire. For the veterans among your Wire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wire lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wire in 1953 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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