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Wraser Family History

Wraser 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: Fraser, Graser, Waser, Raser, Washer, Prager, Maser, Rase, Rader

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Where is the Wraser family from?

You can see how Wraser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wraser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wraser families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Wraser families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wraser's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wraser families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wraser 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 16 census records available for the last name Wraser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wraser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wraser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wraser. For the veterans among your Wraser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wraser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wraser 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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