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Wrightmire Family History

Wrightmire 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: Rightmire, Whitmire, Wright, Whitmore, Wigmore, Wightman, Wrightsman

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Where is the Wrightmire family from?

You can see how Wrightmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrightmire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wrightmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wrightmire family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrightmire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wrightmire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrightmire 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 191 census records available for the last name Wrightmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrightmire 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wrightmire. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wrightmire. For the veterans among your Wrightmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrightmire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Wrightmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wrightmire in 1963 was 84, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrightmire 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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