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Wrightsell Family History

Wrightsell 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: Brightwell, Lightell, Wrightsman, Brightbill, Whitsell, Wrightson

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Where is the Wrightsell family from?

You can see how Wrightsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrightsell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrightsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wrightsell family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wrightsell's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Wrightsell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrightsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Wrightsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrightsell 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Wrightsell. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wrightsell. For the veterans among your Wrightsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrightsell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wrightsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wrightsell in 1966 was 77, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrightsell 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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