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Wriight Family History

Wriight 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, Bright, Wight, Waight, Wrights, Weight, Knight, Light

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Where is the Wriight family from?

You can see how Wriight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wriight family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wriight families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wriight family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wriight's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wriight families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Wriight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wriight 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 Wriight. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wriight. For the veterans among your Wriight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wriight lifespan?

Average Wriight life expectancy in 1977 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wriight 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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