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Wirtzberger Family History

Wirtzberger 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: Wertzberger, Wertenberger, Herzberger, Wildberger, Dirnberger

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Where is the Wirtzberger family from?

You can see how Wirtzberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wirtzberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wirtzberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Wirtzberger families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wirtzberger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wirtzberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wirtzberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wirtzberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wirtzberger. 100% of Wirtzberger 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Wirtzberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wirtzberger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wirtzberger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Wirtzberger. For the veterans among your Wirtzberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wirtzberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wirtzberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wirtzberger in 1966 was 49, and 78 in 2003.

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