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Wirtanen Family History

Wirtanen Name Meaning

Finnish: old variant of Virtanen an ornamental name from virta ‘stream’ + the surname suffix -nen.

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


Similar surnames: Niskanen, Tikkanen, Rantanen, Waisanen, Keranen, Wirta, Hiltunen

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Where is the Wirtanen family from?

You can see how Wirtanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wirtanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Wirtanen families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wirtanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wirtanen families in 1920.
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What did your Wirtanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirtanen. 20% of Wirtanen men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Wirtanen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirtanen were Janitor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wirtanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtanen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wirtanen. 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 427 military records available for the last name Wirtanen. For the veterans among your Wirtanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtanen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wirtanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wirtanen in 1956 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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