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Wirkkanen Family History

Wirkkanen Name 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: Wirtanen, Tikkanen, Niskanen, Wirkkala, Hokkanen, Kirkland, Dickmann

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Where is the Wirkkanen family from?

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

What did your Wirkkanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wirkkanen. 50% of Wirkkanen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Wirkkanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Wirkkanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirkkanen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wirkkanen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Wirkkanen. For the veterans among your Wirkkanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirkkanen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Wirkkanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wirkkanen in 1962 was 62, and 92 in 1995.

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