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Wrightam Family History

Wrightam 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: Wright, Brigham, Whigham, Wrights, Witham, Bright, Brighton, Winham

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Where is the Wrightam family from?

You can see how Wrightam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrightam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wrightam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Wrightam families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wrightam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wrightam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrightam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wrightam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wrightam. 50% of Wrightam men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Wrightam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrightam 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wrightam. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wrightam. For the veterans among your Wrightam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrightam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wrightam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wrightam in 1965 was 71, and 68 in 2003.

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