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Wreede Family History

Wreede 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: Wrede, Weede, Reede, Reese, Breese, Creed, Weide, Breeden, Wride

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Where is the Wreede family from?

You can see how Wreede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wreede family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wreede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wreede families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Wreede's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wreede families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wreede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wreede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wreede. 38% of Wreede men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wreede women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Wreede family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Wreede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wreede 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Wreede. 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 71 military records available for the last name Wreede. For the veterans among your Wreede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wreede lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wreede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wreede in 1966 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

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