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Wrench Family History

Wrench Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English wrench ‘trick wile deceit’ (Old English wrenc) perhaps used for a deceitful person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wrench family from?

You can see how Wrench families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrench family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrench families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 224 Wrench families living in Cheshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wrench's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wrench families in 1891.
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What did your Wrench 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 Wrench. 11% of Wrench men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Wrench women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wrench were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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
    11%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Wrench. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrench 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wrench. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wrench. For the veterans among your Wrench ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrench lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Wrench life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wrench in 1947 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrench 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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