Virks Family History

Virks 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: Virk, Virts, Vicks, Vires, Dirks, Birks, Kirks, Vilas, Virgo, Vik

59	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
16	Immigration Records
44	Census and Voter Lists
46	Member Trees

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Where is the Virks family from?

You can see how Virks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Virks family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Virks's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Virks families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virks 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 Virks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Virks.

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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.

Farmer

50%

Laborer

50%

What Virks family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 44 census records available for the last name Virks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virks 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Virks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Virks. For the veterans among your Virks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virks lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Virks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Virks in 1984 was 66, and 88 in 1998.

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Virks Surname Meaning

Where is the Virks family from?

What did your Virks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Virks.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

50%

Laborer

50%

What Virks family records will you find?

What is the average Virks lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Virks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Virks in 1984 was 66, and 88 in 1998.

Virks Family History

Virks Surname Meaning

167 record(s) for Virks

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What did your Virks ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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What is the average Virks lifespan?

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Virks Surname Meaning

167 record(s) for Virks

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Where is the Virks family from?

What did your Virks ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Virks family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Virks family history

What is the average Virks lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Virks family tree

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