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Wirtham Family History

Wirtham 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: Witham, Wortham, Windham, Wickham, Wirth, Kirkham, Worsham, Winham

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Where is the Wirtham family from?

You can see how Wirtham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wirtham families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wirtham's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Wirtham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirtham 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 28 census records available for the last name Wirtham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wirtham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wirtham. For the veterans among your Wirtham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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