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Wrekinson Family History

Wrekinson 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: Watkinson, Wilkinson, Kinson, Jenkinson, Rubinson, Parkinson, Erekson

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Where is the Wrekinson family from?

You can see how Wrekinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrekinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wrekinson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrekinson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wrekinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrekinson 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 Wrekinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wrekinson. 100% of Wrekinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Wrekinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrekinson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wrekinson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wrekinson. For the veterans among your Wrekinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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