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Wirlt Family History

Wirlt 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: Wilt, Wirt, Wild, Will, Wilk, Wirth, Wire, Wurst, Witt, Worl

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Where is the Wirlt family from?

You can see how Wirlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirlt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Wirlt families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirlt's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wirlt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wirlt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirlt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wirlt. 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 military records available for the last name Wirlt. For the veterans among your Wirlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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