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Wrighall Family History

Wrighall 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: Wignall, Wigfall, Brimhall, Wright, Rishell, Bramhall, Brigham

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Where is the Wrighall family from?

You can see how Wrighall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrighall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wrighall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wrighall families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wrighall's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wrighall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wrighall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrighall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wrighall. 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 Wrighall. For the veterans among your Wrighall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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