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Wirgman Family History

Wirgman 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: Wireman, Wiegman, Warman, Wortman, Ingman, Workman, Burgman, Widman

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Where is the Wirgman family from?

You can see how Wirgman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirgman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirgman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wirgman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirgman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wirgman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirgman 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 429 census records available for the last name Wirgman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirgman 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Wirgman. 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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Draft Cards

There are 441 military records available for the last name Wirgman. For the veterans among your Wirgman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirgman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wirgman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wirgman in 1968 was 84, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirgman 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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