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Wros Family History

Wros 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: Ros, Aros, Oros, Gros, Wos, Eros, Wroe, Ross, Kos, Ras

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Where is the Wros family from?

You can see how Wros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wros family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Wros family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wros's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Wros families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Wros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wros 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Wros. 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 Wros. For the veterans among your Wros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wros lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Wros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wros in 1971 was 84, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wros 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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