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Wristen Family History

Wristen 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: Wriston, Whiston, Tristan, Westen, Haisten, Rosten, Wratten, Kriston

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Where is the Wristen family from?

You can see how Wristen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wristen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wristen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wristen families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wristen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wristen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wristen 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 Wristen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wristen. 28% of Wristen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wristen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wristen were Foreman and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Tile Setter
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Wristen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wristen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wristen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Wristen. 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 293 military records available for the last name Wristen. For the veterans among your Wristen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wristen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wristen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wristen in 1963 was 76, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wristen 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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