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Wyrough Family History

Wyrough 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: Brough, Rough, Prough, Crough, Dorough, Strough, Weyrauch, Crouch

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Where is the Wyrough family from?

You can see how Wyrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyrough family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyrough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wyrough family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyrough's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wyrough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyrough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Wyrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyrough 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Wyrough. 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 50 military records available for the last name Wyrough. For the veterans among your Wyrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyrough lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wyrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wyrough in 1969 was 85, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyrough 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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