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Wrath Family History

Wrath Surname Meaning

see Wraith.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wrath family from?

You can see how Wrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Wrath families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wrath's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wrath families in 1891.
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What did your Wrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wrath. 50% of Wrath men worked as a Bricklayers Labourer and 75% of Wrath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wrath were Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker and Paid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayers Labourer
    50%
  • Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrath 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Wrath. 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 460 military records available for the last name Wrath. For the veterans among your Wrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrath lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wrath in 1960 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrath 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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