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Wrates Family History

Wrates 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: Wates, Crates, Frates, Gates, Coates, Goates, Prater, Water, Frater

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Where is the Wrates family from?

You can see how Wrates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrates family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wrates families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Wrates families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrates's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wrates families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Wrates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrates 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wrates. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wrates. For the veterans among your Wrates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrates lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Wrates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wrates in 1965 was 87, and 99 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrates 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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