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Writesman Family History

Writesman 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: Whiteman, Hitesman, Wiesman, Waterman, Kritzman, Rittman, Westerman

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Where is the Writesman family from?

You can see how Writesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Writesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Writesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Writesman families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Writesman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Writesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Writesman 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 Writesman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Former was the top reported job for people in the USA named Writesman. 100% of Writesman men worked as a Former.

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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

  • Former
    100%

What Writesman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Writesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Writesman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Writesman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Writesman. For the veterans among your Writesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Writesman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Writesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Writesman in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Writesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Writesman 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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