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Wretman Family History

Wretman 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: Hetman, Wortman, Reitman, Bregman, Brotman, Rutman, Freeman, Wierman

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Where is the Wretman family from?

You can see how Wretman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wretman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wretman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wretman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wretman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wretman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wretman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Wretman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wretman 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Wretman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wretman. For the veterans among your Wretman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wretman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Wretman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wretman in 1963 was 90, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wretman 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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