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Wroth Family History

Wroth Surname Meaning

from Middle English wrothe ‘angry fierce bold’ (Old English wrāð). see Wroot.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wroth family from?

You can see how Wroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wroth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wroth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Wroth families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wroth's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wroth families in 1891.
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What did your Wroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wroth. 36% of Wroth men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Wroth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wroth were General Labourer and Paid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Hotel Manager
    22%
  • Dairy Farmer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wroth 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Wroth. 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 309 military records available for the last name Wroth. For the veterans among your Wroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wroth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wroth in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wroth 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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