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Wirken Family History

Wirken 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: Wilken, Wicken, Winkel, Wien, Warren, Warden, Wicker, Wire, Mirkin

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Where is the Wirken family from?

You can see how Wirken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wirken family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wirken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirken 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 102 census records available for the last name Wirken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirken 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wirken. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wirken. For the veterans among your Wirken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirken lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Wirken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wirken in 1990 was 85, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirken 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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