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Wreith Family History

Wreith 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: Weith, Reith, Dreith, Raith, Reitz, Reich, With, Keith, Weitz, Leith

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Where is the Wreith family from?

You can see how Wreith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wreith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Wreith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Wreith families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wreith's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wreith families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wreith 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 Wreith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wreith. 100% of Wreith men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wreith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Wreith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreith 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wreith. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wreith. For the veterans among your Wreith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreith lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wreith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wreith in 1970 was 48, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wreith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wreith 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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