This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wrestley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wrestley Family History

Wrestley 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: Westley, Priestley, Wesley, Wheatley, Kressley, Freshley, Gressley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wrestley family from?

You can see how Wrestley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrestley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wrestley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wrestley family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrestley's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Wrestley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrestley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Wrestley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Wrestley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrestley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wrestley

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Wrestley. 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.

View all Wrestley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Wrestley. For the veterans among your Wrestley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wrestley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wrestley family history

Discover More

What is the average Wrestley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Wrestley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wrestley in 1981 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrestley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrestley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wrestley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial