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Origins of the Write surname

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About the Writes

We have a total number of 956 records for people with the last name Write.

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Where do most Writes live?

In 1921, most Writes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Writes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 734 records for the Write surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Writes most likely to marry?

Wright Or Writes

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Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Writes.

What are the most common Write first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Writes

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

Common Female occupations for Writes in 1921
General Servant

5

Widow

5

Charwoman

4

Flower Maker

4

House Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Writes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

10

Tailor

6

Husbandman

5

Coal Miner

4

Farm Labourer

4

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