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Wirtel Family History

Wirtel 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: Winter, Winkel, Eitel, Martel, Bartel, Distel, Wirth, Wire, Tittel

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Where is the Wirtel family from?

You can see how Wirtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirtel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Wirtel families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wirtel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wirtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirtel 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 Wirtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirtel. 50% of Wirtel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wirtel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirtel were Clerk and Proprietor.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Wirtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Wirtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wirtel. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wirtel. For the veterans among your Wirtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wirtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wirtel in 1958 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirtel 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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