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Wruk Family History

Wruk 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: Kruk, Wnuk, Mruk, Wruck, Wu, Bruck, Wick, Wenk, Kuk, Rua

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Where is the Wruk family from?

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

In 1940, Finisher and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wruk. 50% of Wruk men worked as a Finisher and 100% of Wruk women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Wruk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Wruk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wruk 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Wruk. 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 60 military records available for the last name Wruk. For the veterans among your Wruk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wruk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wruk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wruk in 1968 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wruk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wruk 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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