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Writgh Family History

Writgh 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, Weith, Ritch, With, Writer, Frith, Tritch, Fritch, Rich

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Where is the Writgh family from?

You can see how Writgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Writgh family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Writgh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Writgh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Writgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Writgh 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 4 census records available for the last name Writgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Writgh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Writgh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Writgh. For the veterans among your Writgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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