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Wrinn Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Rinn (see Wren ) or a shortened Anglicized form of Mac Bhroin see McCrann . This surname is now rare in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rinn, Ring, Quinn, Wren, Finn, Ginn, Wrenn, Guinn, Linn, Rynn

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Where is the Wrinn family from?

You can see how Wrinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wrinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Wrinn families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wrinn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wrinn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wrinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wrinn. 39% of Wrinn men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wrinn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wrinn were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wrinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrinn 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Wrinn. 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 345 military records available for the last name Wrinn. For the veterans among your Wrinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrinn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Wrinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wrinn in 1945 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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