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Wroge Family History

Wroge 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: Droge, Broge, Wrege, Wrage, Wroe, Loge, Rose, Rode, Grove, Winge

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Where is the Wroge family from?

You can see how Wroge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wroge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wroge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wroge families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wroge's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wroge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wroge 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 Wroge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wroge. 60% of Wroge men worked as a Farming and 100% of Wroge women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Wroge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Wroge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wroge 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wroge. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wroge. For the veterans among your Wroge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wroge lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Wroge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wroge in 1973 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wroge 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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