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Wrister Family History

Wrister 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: Rister, Writer, Brister, Weister, Winter, Risher, Bruster, Lister

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Where is the Wrister family from?

You can see how Wrister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wrister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wrister family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrister's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wrister families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wrister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrister 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wrister. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wrister. For the veterans among your Wrister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrister lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Wrister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wrister in 1986 was 33, and 67 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrister 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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