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Wirich Family History

Wirich 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: Eirich, Weirich, Wirick, Rich, Hirsch, Burich, Milich, Winch, Kirsch

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Where is the Wirich family from?

You can see how Wirich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Wirich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Wirich families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wirich's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Wirich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirich 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 252 census records available for the last name Wirich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirich 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 Wirich. 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 114 military records available for the last name Wirich. For the veterans among your Wirich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirich lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirich 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirich

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