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Wirwa Family History

Wirwa 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: Wirta, Mira, Niwa, Wirth, Wire, Cira, Warga, Kirwan, Mirra, Mirza

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Where is the Wirwa family from?

You can see how Wirwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wirwa family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirwa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wirwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wirwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirwa 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wirwa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wirwa. For the veterans among your Wirwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirwa lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Wirwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wirwa in 1974 was 91, and 83 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wirwa 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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