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Wrtley Family History

Wrtley 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: Wortley, Watley, Artley, Hartley, Worsley, Whaley, Willey, Worley

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Where is the Wrtley family from?

You can see how Wrtley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrtley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wrtley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrtley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wrtley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wrtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrtley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wrtley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wrtley. For the veterans among your Wrtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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