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Wroe Family History

Wroe Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Wray

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wroe family from?

You can see how Wroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wroe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 730 Wroe families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wroe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wroe families in 1891.
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What did your Wroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wroe. 15% of Wroe men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Wroe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wroe were Retired and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Colliery Hewer
    11%
  • Colliery Hewer (below)
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Wroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wroe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wroe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wroe. For the veterans among your Wroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wroe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wroe in 1950 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wroe 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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