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Wrentmore Family History

Wrentmore 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: Wetmore, Whitmore, Creekmore, Cranmore, Wedmore, Centore, Fenimore

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Where is the Wrentmore family from?

You can see how Wrentmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrentmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wrentmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Wrentmore families living in Glamorgan. This was about 72% of all the recorded Wrentmore's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Wrentmore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrentmore 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 Wrentmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wrentmore. 60% of Wrentmore 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    14%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Cigarette Packing Attendant
    14%

What Wrentmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wrentmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrentmore 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Wrentmore. 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 66 military records available for the last name Wrentmore. For the veterans among your Wrentmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrentmore lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wrentmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wrentmore in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrentmore 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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