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Wratislaw Family History

Wratislaw 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: Stanislaw, Ratigan, Ramshaw, Raiola, Laidlaw, Bradshaw, Whitelaw

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Where is the Wratislaw family from?

You can see how Wratislaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wratislaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wratislaw family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wratislaw's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wratislaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wratislaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wratislaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wratislaw. 50% of Wratislaw women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Wratislaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wratislaw 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Wratislaw. 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 271 military records available for the last name Wratislaw. For the veterans among your Wratislaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wratislaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Wratislaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wratislaw in 1966 was 71, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wratislaw 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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