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Wrangell Family History

Wrangell 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: Frangella, Cranwell, Angell, Randell, Rangel, Crandell, Crannell

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Where is the Wrangell family from?

You can see how Wrangell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrangell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wrangell family living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wrangell's in USA. Washington and 1 other state had the highest population of Wrangell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrangell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Wrangell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrangell 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Wrangell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wrangell. For the veterans among your Wrangell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrangell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Wrangell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wrangell in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrangell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrangell 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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