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Wratton Family History

Wratton 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: Bratton, Gratton, Watton, Wratten, Hatton, Wharton, Stratton, Bratten

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Where is the Wratton family from?

You can see how Wratton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wratton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wratton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Wratton families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wratton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wratton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Wratton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wratton 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wratton. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wratton. For the veterans among your Wratton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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