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Wrye Family History

Wrye Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English wry(e) ‘bent’ ‘twisted’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wrye family from?

You can see how Wrye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Wrye families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wrye's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wrye families in 1891.
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What did your Wrye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wrye. 33% of Wrye men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wrye women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wrye were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Wrye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wrye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrye 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Wrye. 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 620 military records available for the last name Wrye. For the veterans among your Wrye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrye lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wrye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wrye in 1956 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrye 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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