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Wrigglsworth Family History

Wrigglsworth 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: Wigglesworth, Wiglesworth, Walsworth, Whitworth, Hainsworth, Walworth

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Where is the Wrigglsworth family from?

You can see how Wrigglsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrigglsworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wrigglsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wrigglsworth families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrigglsworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wrigglsworth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wrigglsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrigglsworth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wrigglsworth. 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 Wrigglsworth. For the veterans among your Wrigglsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrigglsworth lifespan?

Average Wrigglsworth life expectancy in 1974 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrigglsworth 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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