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Wrighston Family History

Wrighston 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: Brighton, Wriston, Crighton, Wrightson, Creighton, Wright, Whiston

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Where is the Wrighston family from?

You can see how Wrighston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrighston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wrighston families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrighston's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wrighston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wrighston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrighston 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 Wrighston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wrighston. For the veterans among your Wrighston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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