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Wrenchey Family History

Wrenchey 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: Brenchley, Rencher, Henchey, Wrench, Trench, Hanchey, Richey, Brecher

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Where is the Wrenchey family from?

You can see how Wrenchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrenchey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrenchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wrenchey family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrenchey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wrenchey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrenchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wrenchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wrenchey. 50% of Wrenchey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Wrenchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Wrenchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrenchey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wrenchey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wrenchey. For the veterans among your Wrenchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrenchey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Wrenchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wrenchey in 1967 was 85, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrenchey 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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