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Wrass Family History

Wrass 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: Grass, Wass, Krass, Drass, Brass, Crass, Ross, Ras, Cross, Bass

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Where is the Wrass family from?

You can see how Wrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrass family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wrass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wrass family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrass's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wrass families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrass 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 64 census records available for the last name Wrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrass 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wrass. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wrass. For the veterans among your Wrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrass lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Wrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wrass in 1971 was 85, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrass ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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