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Wroton Family History

Wroton 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: Groton, Roton, Wooton, Wroten, Orton, Wilton, Crofton, Winton, Worton

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Where is the Wroton family from?

You can see how Wroton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wroton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wroton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wroton families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wroton's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wroton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wroton 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 Wroton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wroton. 50% of Wroton men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wroton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Wroton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wroton 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Wroton. 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 146 military records available for the last name Wroton. For the veterans among your Wroton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wroton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wroton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wroton in 1970 was 88, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wroton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wroton 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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