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Wirty Family History

Wirty 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: Wirth, Witty, Wirta, Girty, Wirtz, Wirt, Wirts, Harty, Worth, Wilby

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Where is the Wirty family from?

You can see how Wirty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wirty families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wirty's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Wirty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirty 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 Wirty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Wirty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirty 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wirty. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wirty. For the veterans among your Wirty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirty lifespan?

Average Wirty life expectancy in 1981 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirty 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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