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Wirthwein Family History

Wirthwein 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: Wirthlin, Wertheim, Wirtanen, Worthen, Ortwein, Warthen, Litwin

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Where is the Wirthwein family from?

You can see how Wirthwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirthwein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wirthwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wirthwein family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wirthwein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wirthwein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirthwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wirthwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wirthwein. 40% of Wirthwein men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Wirthwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirthwein 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Wirthwein. 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 139 military records available for the last name Wirthwein. For the veterans among your Wirthwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirthwein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wirthwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wirthwein in 1965 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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