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Origins of the Wressell surname

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We have a total number of 1097 records for people with the last name Wressell.

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Where do most Wressells live?

In 1921, most Wressells lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Wressells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,050 records for the Wressell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1872.

Who were Wressells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wressell first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wressells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wressells in 1921
Spinster

10

At Home

4

General Servant Domestic

4

Cloth Weaver

3

Farmers Wife

3

Common Male occupations for Wressells in 1921
Farmer

11

Tailor

9

General Labourer

6

Laborer

6

Agricultural Labourer

5

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