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Origins of the Wrey surname

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About the Wreys

We have a total number of 903 records for people with the last name Wrey.

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Where do most Wreys live?

In 1921, most Wreys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Wreys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 654 records for the Wrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Wreys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wreys.

What are the most common Wrey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Wrey family members

Common jobs for Wreys

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

Common Female occupations for Wreys in 1921
Living On Own Means

15

Fund Holder

5

Private Means

5

Laundress

4

Annuintant

2

Common Male occupations for Wreys in 1921
Living On Own Means

5

Master

5

Agricultural Labourer

4

Clerk In Holy Orders

3

Farmer

3

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