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Wiersgalla Family History

Wiersgalla 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: Piersall, Westall, Worzalla, Rogalla, Wirkkala, Wersal, Pershall

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What did your Wiersgalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiersgalla. 100% of Wiersgalla men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Wiersgalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiersgalla 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wiersgalla. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wiersgalla. For the veterans among your Wiersgalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiersgalla lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Wiersgalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wiersgalla in 1971 was 48, and 70 in 2001.

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