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Wridley Family History

Wridley 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: Ridley, Wrigley, Gridley, Wrisley, Fridley, Willey, Riley, Ridler

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Where is the Wridley family from?

You can see how Wridley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wridley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wridley families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wridley families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Wridley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wridley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Wridley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wridley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wridley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wridley. For the veterans among your Wridley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wridley lifespan?

Average Wridley life expectancy in 1963 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wridley 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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