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Wirtner Family History

Wirtner 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: Wittner, Winter, Willner, Warner, Ortner, Cortner, Fortner, Whitner

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Where is the Wirtner family from?

You can see how Wirtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Wirtner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wirtner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wirtner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirtner 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 Wirtner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirtner. 56% of Wirtner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wirtner women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Wirtner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Wirtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtner 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wirtner. 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 82 military records available for the last name Wirtner. For the veterans among your Wirtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wirtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wirtner in 1963 was 88, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirtner 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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