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Wrathers Family History

Wrathers 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: Weathers, Wrather, Rather, Waters, Brothers, Flathers, Gathers

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Where is the Wrathers family from?

You can see how Wrathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrathers family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Wrathers families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrathers's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wrathers families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Wrathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrathers 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 Wrathers. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wrathers. For the veterans among your Wrathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrathers lifespan?

Average Wrathers life expectancy in 1987 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrathers 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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