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Wraithwell Family History

Wraithwell 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: Whitwell, Rothwell, Raithel, Rathmell, Bridwell, Rishell, Bracewell

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Where is the Wraithwell family from?

You can see how Wraithwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wraithwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Wraithwell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wraithwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wraithwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Wraithwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wraithwell 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 Wraithwell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wraithwell. For the veterans among your Wraithwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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