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Wirsch Family History

Wirsch 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: Hirsch, Kirsch, Wisch, Winch, Bursch, Birch, Dorsch, Wirth, Morsch

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Where is the Wirsch family from?

You can see how Wirsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Wirsch families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirsch's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wirsch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirsch 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 Wirsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bearing Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirsch. 58% of Wirsch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wirsch women worked as a Bearing Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirsch were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    58%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bearing Maker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wirsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Wirsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirsch 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Wirsch. 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 188 military records available for the last name Wirsch. For the veterans among your Wirsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wirsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wirsch in 1963 was 56, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirsch 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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