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Wrisberg Family History

Wrisberg 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: Risberg, Weisberg, Kreisberg, Weinberg, Winberg, Friberg, Wilberg

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Where is the Wrisberg family from?

You can see how Wrisberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrisberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wrisberg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 7 Wrisberg families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrisberg's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Wrisberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrisberg 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 Wrisberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wrisberg. 100% of Wrisberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wrisberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Wrisberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrisberg 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Wrisberg. 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 299 military records available for the last name Wrisberg. For the veterans among your Wrisberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrisberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Wrisberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wrisberg in 1960 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrisberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrisberg 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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