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Wyrall Family History

Wyrall 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: Wall, Krall, Ryall, Prall, Lyall, Rall, Grall, Thrall, Tyrell, Durall

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Where is the Wyrall family from?

You can see how Wyrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyrall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wyrall families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wyrall's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wyrall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyrall 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 Wyrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk Aero Engine Works was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyrall. 100% of Wyrall men worked as a Clerk Aero Engine Works.

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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

  • Clerk Aero Engine Works
    100%

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Wyrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyrall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wyrall. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wyrall. For the veterans among your Wyrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wyrall

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