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Wreglesworth Family History

Wreglesworth Surname Meaning

see Wrigglesworth.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wreglesworth family from?

You can see how Wreglesworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wreglesworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wreglesworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Wreglesworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Wreglesworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wreglesworth families in 1891.
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What did your Wreglesworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wreglesworth. 100% of Wreglesworth men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Wreglesworth women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wreglesworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Wreglesworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreglesworth 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wreglesworth. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wreglesworth. For the veterans among your Wreglesworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreglesworth lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wreglesworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wreglesworth in 1969 was 74, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wreglesworth 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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