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Wrae Family History

Wrae 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: Wray, Wrage, Wrye, Rae, Wroe, Chae, Ram, Rye, Graf, Ras

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Where is the Wrae family from?

You can see how Wrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrae family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wrae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wrae families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrae's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wrae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrae 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 Wrae ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wrae. 100% of Wrae women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Wrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrae 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wrae. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wrae. For the veterans among your Wrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrae lifespan?

Average Wrae life expectancy in 1985 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrae 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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