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Wrote Family History

Wrote 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: Rote, Grote, Wroten, Wroe, Rose, Rode, Roth, White, Grove, Rota

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Where is the Wrote family from?

You can see how Wrote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrote family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wrote family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrote's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wrote families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrote 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 175 census records available for the last name Wrote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrote 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wrote. 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 72 military records available for the last name Wrote. For the veterans among your Wrote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrote lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Wrote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wrote in 1971 was 90, and 86 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrote 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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