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Wrigg Family History

Wrigg Surname Meaning

see Rigg.

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


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Where is the Wrigg family from?

You can see how Wrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrigg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrigg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Wrigg families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wrigg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wrigg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrigg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wrigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wrigg. 82% of Wrigg 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
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Wrigg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrigg 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Wrigg. 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 74 military records available for the last name Wrigg. For the veterans among your Wrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrigg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wrigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wrigg in 1969 was 66, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrigg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrigg 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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