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Writtenberry Family History

Writtenberry 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: Rittenberry, Christenberry, Wittenberg, Whittenberg, Rotenberry

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Where is the Writtenberry family from?

You can see how Writtenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Writtenberry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Writtenberry families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Writtenberry's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Writtenberry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Writtenberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Writtenberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Writtenberry. 60% of Writtenberry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Writtenberry women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Attendant
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Writtenberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Writtenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Writtenberry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Writtenberry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Writtenberry. For the veterans among your Writtenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Writtenberry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Writtenberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Writtenberry in 1972 was 81, and 76 in 2003.

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