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Wirta Family History

Wirta Surname Meaning

Finnish: old variant of Virta an ornamental name from virta ‘stream’.

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


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Where is the Wirta family from?

You can see how Wirta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wirta families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wirta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wirta families in 1911.
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What did your Wirta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirta. 24% of Wirta men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wirta women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirta were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Wirta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wirta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirta 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Wirta. 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 562 military records available for the last name Wirta. For the veterans among your Wirta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wirta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wirta in 1956 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirta 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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