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Wrathwell Family History

Wrathwell 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: Rothwell, Rathmell, Bracewell, Fretwell, Bradwell, Bramwell, Whitwell

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Where is the Wrathwell family from?

You can see how Wrathwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrathwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wrathwell family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrathwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wrathwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Wrathwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrathwell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wrathwell. 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 Wrathwell. For the veterans among your Wrathwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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