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Wryht Family History

Wryht 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: Wright, Wicht, Wight, Wrye, Wayt, Rye, Brett, Rout, Brust, Trent

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Where is the Wryht family from?

You can see how Wryht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wryht family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wryht families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wryht families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wryht's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wryht families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wryht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wryht ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wryht. 100% of Wryht women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Wryht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wryht 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wryht. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wryht. For the veterans among your Wryht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wryht lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wryht

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