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Wrightam Family History

Wrightam 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: Wright, Brigham, Whigham, Wrights, Witham, Bright, Brighton, Winham

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Where is the Wrightam family from?

You can see how Wrightam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrightam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wrightam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Wrightam families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wrightam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wrightam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrightam 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 Wrightam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wrightam. 73% of Wrightam 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
    73%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    28%

What Wrightam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Wrightam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrightam 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wrightam. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wrightam. For the veterans among your Wrightam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrightam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wrightam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wrightam in 1965 was 71, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrightam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrightam 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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