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Wrich Family History

Wrich 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: Rich, Urich, Krich, Wich, Weich, Brich, Erich, Wrice, Brick, Wright

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Where is the Wrich family from?

You can see how Wrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Wrich families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wrich's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Wrich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrich 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 Wrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wrich. 25% of Wrich men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Wrich women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wrich were Labor and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrich 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Wrich. 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 217 military records available for the last name Wrich. For the veterans among your Wrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wrich in 1966 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrich 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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