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Writhey Family History

Writhey 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: Withey, Whitney, Richey, Wrigley, Smithey, Ritchey, Waithe, Whitley

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Where is the Writhey family from?

You can see how Writhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Writhey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Writhey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Writhey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Writhey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Writhey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Writhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Writhey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Writhey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Writhey. For the veterans among your Writhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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