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Wrany Family History

Wrany 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, Wang, Frank, Brand, Gray, Ray, Rana, Rank, Kranz, Rand

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Where is the Wrany family from?

You can see how Wrany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wrany families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wrany family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrany's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wrany families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Wrany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrany 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wrany. 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 62 military records available for the last name Wrany. For the veterans among your Wrany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrany lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Wrany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wrany in 1974 was 82, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrany 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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