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Wiren Family History

Wiren 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: Wien, Wire, Wren, Waren, Siren, Widen, Wigren, Wigen, Biren, Wires

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Where is the Wiren family from?

You can see how Wiren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wiren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Wiren families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wiren's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Wiren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wiren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wiren. 22% of Wiren 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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wiren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wiren. 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 277 military records available for the last name Wiren. For the veterans among your Wiren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiren lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wiren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wiren in 1959 was 52, and 102 in 2004.

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