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Wraugham Family History

Wraugham 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: Brougham, Langham, Wakeham, Grantham, Waugh, Branham, Braham, Wareham

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Where is the Wraugham family from?

You can see how Wraugham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wraugham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wraugham family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wraugham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wraugham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wraugham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wraugham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wraugham. 67% of Wraugham 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Wraugham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wraugham 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wraugham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Wraugham. For the veterans among your Wraugham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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