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Wrry Family History

Wrry 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: Wray, Wery, Werry, Urry, Gray, Ray, Berry, Bury, Troy, Rey

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Where is the Wrry family from?

You can see how Wrry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrry family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wrry families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wrry families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Wrry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrry 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wrry. 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 military records available for the last name Wrry. For the veterans among your Wrry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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