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Wregg Family History

Wregg 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: Wrege, Wragg, Cregg, Gregg, Rego, Weng, Rega, Grogg, Pegg, Wren

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Where is the Wregg family from?

You can see how Wregg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wregg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Wregg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Wregg families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wregg's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wregg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wregg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wregg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wregg. 100% of Wregg women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Wregg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wregg 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Wregg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Wregg. For the veterans among your Wregg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wregg lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Wregg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wregg in 1973 was 77, and 95 in 1999.

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