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Writer Family History

Writer Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a copier of manuscripts Old English wrītere.

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


Similar surnames: Rimer, Driver, Whitter, Grater, Grinter, Water, Origer, Raiter

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Where is the Writer family from?

You can see how Writer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Writer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Writer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Writer families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Writer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Writer families in 1891.
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What did your Writer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Writer. 92% of Writer 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
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Writer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Writer 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Writer. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Writer. For the veterans among your Writer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Writer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Writer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Writer in 1958 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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