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Wirgau Family History

Wirgau Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from an unidentified place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wirgau family from?

You can see how Wirgau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirgau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirgau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wirgau family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirgau's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wirgau families in 1911.
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What did your Wirgau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wirgau. 60% of Wirgau men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Wirgau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Wirgau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirgau 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Wirgau. 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 121 military records available for the last name Wirgau. For the veterans among your Wirgau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirgau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wirgau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wirgau in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirgau 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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