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Wrightman Family History

Wrightman Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English wright ‘craftsman’ (see Wright)

+ man ‘man’ denoting someone who assisted a craftsman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wrightman family from?

You can see how Wrightman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrightman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrightman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Wrightman families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wrightman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wrightman families in 1891.
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What did your Wrightman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wrightman. 100% of Wrightman men worked as a Tailors Presser and 62% of Wrightman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wrightman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrightman 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Wrightman. 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 419 military records available for the last name Wrightman. For the veterans among your Wrightman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrightman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wrightman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wrightman in 1952 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrightman 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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