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Wreen Family History

Wreen 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: Green, Treen, Wren, Breen, Reen, Wrenn, Wen, Wien, Uren, Warren

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Where is the Wreen family from?

You can see how Wreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wreen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wreen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wreen families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wreen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wreen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wreen 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 Wreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wreen. 48% of Wreen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wreen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wreen were Foreman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Wreen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Wreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreen 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wreen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Wreen. For the veterans among your Wreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Wreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wreen in 1978 was 30, and 30 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wreen 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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