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Origins of the Wrighthouse surname

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About the Wrighthouses

We have a total number of 115 records for people with the last name Wrighthouse.

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Where do most Wrighthouses live?

In 1921, most Wrighthouses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wrighthouses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 108 records for the Wrighthouse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.

Who were Wrighthouses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wrighthouses.

What are the most common Wrighthouse first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Jane
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Wrighthouses

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

Common Female occupations for Wrighthouses in 1921
Cardroom - Tenter

1

Cotton Card Room Tenter

1

Dressmaker

1

House Keeper

1

Machine Cotton Baller

1

Common Male occupations for Wrighthouses in 1921
Glover

3

Boiler Stoker In Dye Works

1

Brass Moulder

1

Calendar Tender

1

Cotton Dyer

1

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