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Wrennall Family History

Wrennall Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Wrennall family from?

You can see how Wrennall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrennall family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wrennall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 138 Wrennall families living in Lancashire. This was about 97% of all the recorded Wrennall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wrennall families in 1891.
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What did your Wrennall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wrennall. 72% of Wrennall men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Wrennall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wrennall were Poultry Farmer and 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

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Poultry Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Art Silk Weaver
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Wrennall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wrennall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrennall 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Wrennall. 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 97 military records available for the last name Wrennall. For the veterans among your Wrennall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrennall lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Wrennall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wrennall in 1983 was 95, and 38 in 2003.

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