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Wirk Family History

Wirk 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: Wick, Wilk, Work, Wire, Birk, Kirk, Wark, Virk, Sirk, Dirk

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Where is the Wirk family from?

You can see how Wirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Wirk families living in Kansas. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wirk's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wirk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirk 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 439 census records available for the last name Wirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirk 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Wirk. 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 51 military records available for the last name Wirk. For the veterans among your Wirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wirk in 1969 was 34, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirk 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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