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Wretstrom Family History

Wretstrom 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: Renstrom, Wenstrom, Westrom, Westrum, Branstrom, Ranstrom, Wahlstrom

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Where is the Wretstrom family from?

You can see how Wretstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wretstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wretstrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wretstrom families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wretstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wretstrom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wretstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wretstrom 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wretstrom. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wretstrom. For the veterans among your Wretstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wretstrom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Wretstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wretstrom in 1964 was 88, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wretstrom 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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