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Wratchford Family History

Wratchford Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish and English Ratchford (see Rochford).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wratchford family from?

You can see how Wratchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wratchford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wratchford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wratchford families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wratchford's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wratchford families in 1891.
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What did your Wratchford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wratchford. 53% of Wratchford men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    53%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Road Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Wratchford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Wratchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wratchford 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wratchford. 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 323 military records available for the last name Wratchford. For the veterans among your Wratchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wratchford lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wratchford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wratchford in 1952 was 60, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wratchford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wratchford 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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