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Wrightner Family History

Wrightner 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: Lightner, Feightner, Righter, Wright, Richter, Whitner, Rittner

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Where is the Wrightner family from?

You can see how Wrightner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrightner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wrightner family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wrightner's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Wrightner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrightner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wrightner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrightner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wrightner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wrightner. For the veterans among your Wrightner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrightner lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Wrightner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wrightner in 1994 was 87, and 38 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrightner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrightner 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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