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Wrighand Family History

Wrighand 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: Wigand, Weigand, Wright, Wieland, Teigland, Ragland, Ringland

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Where is the Wrighand family from?

You can see how Wrighand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrighand family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Wrighand family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrighand's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wrighand families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wrighand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrighand 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 Wrighand. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wrighand. For the veterans among your Wrighand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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