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Wreh Family History

Wreh 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: Wren, Reh, Kreh, Drew, Wei, Rey, Wen, Wien, Uren, Rehm

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Where is the Wreh family from?

You can see how Wreh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wreh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wreh families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Wreh family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wreh's in USA. California had the highest population of Wreh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wreh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wreh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wreh. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wreh. For the veterans among your Wreh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreh lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Wreh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wreh in 1980 was 39, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wreh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wreh 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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