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Wirig Family History

Wirig 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: Widrig, Wiig, Wing, Wirth, Waring, Wire, Wigg, Siri, Wirta, Wittig

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Where is the Wirig family from?

You can see how Wirig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wirig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wirig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirig 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 Wirig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wirig. 100% of Wirig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wirig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Wirig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirig 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Wirig. 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 64 military records available for the last name Wirig. For the veterans among your Wirig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wirig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wirig in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirig 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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