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Wristers Family History

Wristers 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: Rister, Writer, Wieters, Winters, Witters, Brister, Waiters, Weister

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Where is the Wristers family from?

You can see how Wristers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wristers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wristers family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wristers's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Wristers families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Wristers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wristers 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wristers. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wristers. For the veterans among your Wristers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wristers lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Wristers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wristers in 1979 was 40, and 74 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wristers 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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