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Wolrige Family History

Wolrige Surname 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: Woolridge, Rodrigo, Sorge, Forge, Woolwine, Waldridge, Courage

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Where is the Wolrige family from?

You can see how Wolrige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolrige family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wolrige families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wolrige families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wolrige's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wolrige families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Wolrige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolrige 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wolrige. 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 36 military records available for the last name Wolrige. For the veterans among your Wolrige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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