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Wirtzer Family History

Wirtzer 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, Pitzer, Sitzer, Witter, Winzer, Wittmer, Werther, Wurzer

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Where is the Wirtzer family from?

You can see how Wirtzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wirtzer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wirtzer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wirtzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirtzer 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 57 census records available for the last name Wirtzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtzer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wirtzer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wirtzer. For the veterans among your Wirtzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtzer lifespan?

Average Wirtzer life expectancy in 1997 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirtzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirtzer 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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