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Wirsta Family History

Wirsta 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: Wirta, Wirth, Hirota, Wurst, Hirata, Wist, Hirst, Wiita, Lista, Warta

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Where is the Wirsta family from?

You can see how Wirsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirsta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wirsta family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirsta's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wirsta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirsta 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 173 census records available for the last name Wirsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirsta 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Wirsta. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wirsta. For the veterans among your Wirsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirsta lifespan?

Average Wirsta life expectancy in 1969 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirsta 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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