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Wreck Family History

Wreck Name 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: Weck, Reck, Breck, Wieck, Wruck, Freck, Beck, Brock, Heck, Brick

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Where is the Wreck family from?

You can see how Wreck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wreck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wreck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wreck families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wreck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wreck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wreck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wreck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wreck. 60% of Wreck men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Wreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreck 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wreck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Wreck. For the veterans among your Wreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Wreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wreck in 1964 was 55, and 70 in 1996.

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