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Wrigsted Family History

Wrigsted 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: Winsted, Wright, Winstead, Rogstad, Wrigley, Trygstad, Riester

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Where is the Wrigsted family from?

You can see how Wrigsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrigsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wrigsted family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrigsted's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Wrigsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrigsted 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 6 census records available for the last name Wrigsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrigsted 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wrigsted. 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 Wrigsted. For the veterans among your Wrigsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrigsted lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Wrigsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wrigsted in 1967 was 78, and 91 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrigsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrigsted 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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