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Wirrig Family History

Wirrig 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, Derrig, Wittig, Carrig, Herrig, Virnig, Willig, Witzig

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Where is the Wirrig family from?

You can see how Wirrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirrig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wirrig families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wirrig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirrig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirrig 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 88 census records available for the last name Wirrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirrig 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wirrig. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wirrig. For the veterans among your Wirrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirrig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Wirrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wirrig in 1966 was 71, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirrig 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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