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Wirthman Family History

Wirthman 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: Worthman, Werthman, Wortman, Girtman, Wireman, Wartman, Wertman

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Where is the Wirthman family from?

You can see how Wirthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirthman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirthman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wirthman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirthman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wirthman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirthman 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 Wirthman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wirthman. 50% of Wirthman men worked as a Machine Mechanic and 50% of Wirthman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wirthman were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Machine Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Wirthman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Wirthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirthman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wirthman. 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 192 military records available for the last name Wirthman. For the veterans among your Wirthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirthman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wirthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wirthman in 1963 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wirthman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirthman 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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