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Wreyford Family History

Wreyford Surname Meaning

see Wreford.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wreyford family from?

You can see how Wreyford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wreyford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wreyford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Wreyford families living in Devon. This was about 72% of all the recorded Wreyford's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wreyford families in 1891.
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What did your Wreyford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wreyford. 100% of Wreyford 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wreyford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreyford 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Wreyford. 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 193 military records available for the last name Wreyford. For the veterans among your Wreyford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreyford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wreyford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wreyford in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wreyford 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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