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Origins of the Wrightham surname

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About the Wrighthams

We have a total number of 270 records for people with the last name Wrightham.

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Where do most Wrighthams live?

In 1921, most Wrighthams lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Wrighthams

How common is your surname?

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We have 270 records for the Wrightham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1920.

Who were Wrighthams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wrighthams.

What are the most common Wrightham first names?

  • George
  • John
  • Lily
  • Ellen

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Common jobs for Wrighthams

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

Common Female occupations for Wrighthams in 1921
Laundress

2

Assistant

1

Assists Grand Mother

1

Carters Wife

1

Farmer Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Wrighthams in 1921
Plasterer

12

Agricultural Labourer

6

Carter

2

Cooper

2

Shepherd

2

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