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Wriel Family History

Wriel 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: Briel, Friel, Ariel, Riel, Kriel, Kiel, Brill, Grill, Fries, Wien

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Where is the Wriel family from?

You can see how Wriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wriel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wriel families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wriel's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wriel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wriel 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 47 census records available for the last name Wriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wriel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wriel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wriel. For the veterans among your Wriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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