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Wreath Family History

Wreath Surname Meaning

alternative spelling of Wraith.

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


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Where is the Wreath family from?

You can see how Wreath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wreath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wreath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Wreath families living in Cornwall. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wreath's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Wreath families in 1891.
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What did your Wreath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wreath. 54% of Wreath men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wreath women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wreath were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wreath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreath 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Wreath. 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 761 military records available for the last name Wreath. For the veterans among your Wreath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreath lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Wreath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wreath in 1945 was 26, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wreath 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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