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Wrightham Family History

Wrightham 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: Wright, Witham, Brigham, Wightman, Wrightsman, Brightman, Whigham

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Where is the Wrightham family from?

You can see how Wrightham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrightham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Wrightham families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wrightham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wrightham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrightham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wrightham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Kit Cooper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wrightham. 50% of Wrightham men worked as a Kit Cooper and 75% of Wrightham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wrightham were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Kit Cooper
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

What Wrightham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Wrightham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrightham 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wrightham. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wrightham. For the veterans among your Wrightham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrightham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrightham 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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