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Wirtish Family History

Wirtish 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: Wirth, Wimbish, Irish, Windish, Wirts, Wittich, Curtis, Parrish

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Where is the Wirtish family from?

You can see how Wirtish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wirtish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirtish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wirtish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirtish 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 11 census records available for the last name Wirtish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wirtish. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wirtish. For the veterans among your Wirtish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Wirtish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wirtish in 1963 was 66, and 82 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirtish 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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