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Wirkala Family History

Wirkala 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: Wirkkala, Wiitala, Winkel, Hietala, Fiala, Karjala, Hakala, Rintala

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Where is the Wirkala family from?

You can see how Wirkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wirkala family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wirkala's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Wirkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirkala 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 Wirkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wirkala. 100% of Wirkala 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
    100%

What Wirkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Wirkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirkala 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wirkala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wirkala. For the veterans among your Wirkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirkala lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Wirkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wirkala in 1975 was 69, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirkala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirkala 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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