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Wirick Family History

Wirick Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of North German Wirich or Wierich (see Weirich).

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


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Where is the Wirick family from?

You can see how Wirick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wirick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Wirick families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wirick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirick 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 Wirick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirick. 27% of Wirick men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Wirick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirick were Miner and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Wirick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wirick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirick 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Wirick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wirick. For the veterans among your Wirick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirick lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wirick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wirick in 1947 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirick 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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