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Writenberry Family History

Writenberry 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: Rotenberry, Rittenberry, Christenberry, Fortenberry, Ikenberry

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Where is the Writenberry family from?

You can see how Writenberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Writenberry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Writenberry families living in North Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Writenberry's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Writenberry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Writenberry 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 14 census records available for the last name Writenberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Writenberry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Writenberry. 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 3 military records available for the last name Writenberry. For the veterans among your Writenberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Writenberry lifespan?

Average Writenberry life expectancy in 1982 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Writenberry 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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