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Writt Family History

Writt 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: Witt, Tritt, Ritt, Britt, Whitt, Pritt, Waitt, Brett, Wright, White

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Where is the Writt family from?

You can see how Writt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Writt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Writt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Writt families living in Shropshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Writt's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Writt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Writt 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 Writt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Writt. 57% of Writt men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Writt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Writt were Farmer and Nurse.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    44%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Writt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Writt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Writt 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Writt. 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 482 military records available for the last name Writt. For the veterans among your Writt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Writt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Writt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Writt in 1960 was 42, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Writt 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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