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Wrook Family History

Wrook 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: Rook, Crook, Brook, Krook, Croom, Brock, Hook, Rock, Roos, Cook

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Where is the Wrook family from?

You can see how Wrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wrook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wrook family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrook's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wrook families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrook 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wrook. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wrook. For the veterans among your Wrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrook lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wrook in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrook 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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