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Wrathal Family History

Wrathal 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: Rahal, Rathel, Rachal, Wrather, Wachal, Rath, Arata, Witham, Rachel

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Where is the Wrathal family from?

You can see how Wrathal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrathal family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wrathal families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrathal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wrathal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Wrathal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrathal 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wrathal. 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 Wrathal. For the veterans among your Wrathal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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