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Wrieden Family History

Wrieden 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: Frieden, Wilden, Breeden, Wiesen, Breden, Riedel, Wride, Wriedt

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Where is the Wrieden family from?

You can see how Wrieden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrieden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wrieden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Wrieden families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wrieden's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wrieden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrieden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wrieden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wrieden. 50% of Wrieden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wrieden women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Agent
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Wrieden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Wrieden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrieden 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Wrieden. 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 105 military records available for the last name Wrieden. For the veterans among your Wrieden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrieden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wrieden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wrieden in 1958 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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