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Wriske Family History

Wriske 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: Briske, Friske, Riske, Weiske, Wise, Rise, Fiske, Wride, Grise

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wriske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wriske 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wriske. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Wriske. For the veterans among your Wriske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wriske lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Wriske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wriske in 1971 was 65, and 52 in 1994.

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