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Wraid Family History

Wraid 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: Waid, Braid, Brand, Rand, Drain, Ward, Rais, Wand, Grad, Wald

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Where is the Wraid family from?

You can see how Wraid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wraid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wraid families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wraid's in USA. California had the highest population of Wraid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wraid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wraid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wraid 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wraid. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wraid. For the veterans among your Wraid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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