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Wirkhersham Family History

Wirkhersham 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: Wickersham, Wickerham, Wickersheim, Wickham, Kershaw, Wakeham

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Where is the Wirkhersham family from?

You can see how Wirkhersham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirkhersham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wirkhersham families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirkhersham's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Wirkhersham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Wirkhersham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirkhersham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wirkhersham. 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 Wirkhersham. For the veterans among your Wirkhersham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirkhersham 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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