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Wirtanen Family History

Wirtanen Surname Meaning

Finnish: old variant of Virtanen an ornamental name from virta ‘stream’ + the surname suffix -nen.

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


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Where is the Wirtanen family from?

You can see how Wirtanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wirtanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wirtanen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirtanen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wirtanen families in 1911.
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What did your Wirtanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wirtanen. 100% of Wirtanen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wirtanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wirtanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtanen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Wirtanen. 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 427 military records available for the last name Wirtanen. For the veterans among your Wirtanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtanen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wirtanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wirtanen in 1956 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirtanen 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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