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Wrighey Family History

Wrighey 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: Wrigley, Wright, Richey, Wigley, Rigney, Withey, Wrisley, Rigley

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Where is the Wrighey family from?

You can see how Wrighey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrighey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wrighey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrighey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wrighey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Wrighey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrighey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wrighey. 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 Wrighey. For the veterans among your Wrighey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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