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Wriggleworth Family History

Wriggleworth 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: Wigglesworth, Wiglesworth, Wedgeworth, Bridgeforth, Whitworth

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Where is the Wriggleworth family from?

You can see how Wriggleworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wriggleworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wriggleworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wriggleworth family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wriggleworth's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wriggleworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wriggleworth 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 Wriggleworth ancestors do for a living?

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

What Wriggleworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Wriggleworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wriggleworth 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wriggleworth. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wriggleworth. For the veterans among your Wriggleworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wriggleworth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Wriggleworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wriggleworth in 1965 was 58, and 53 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wriggleworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wriggleworth 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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