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Wraught Family History

Wraught 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: Raught, Wright, Drought, Waugh, Haught, Traugh, Rought, Braucht

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Where is the Wraught family from?

You can see how Wraught families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wraught family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wraught families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wraught family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wraught's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wraught families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wraught surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Wraught. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wraught 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wraught. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wraught. For the veterans among your Wraught ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wraught lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Wraught life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wraught in 1972 was 23, and 61 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wraught

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wraught 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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