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Wraith Family History & Genealogy

73 biographies and photos with the Wraith last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Wraith family members.

Wraith Last Name History & Origin

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History

First found and common in Northern England as wraith. Wroth and Wroath more prevalent in Sothern England. First found as a surname in Nairnshire, Scotland the name was taken from Rait a castle that was in ruin by the 1400's. First appeared in English in1559, 1587, and 1584 namely in Yorkshire.

Name Origin

Gaelic wraith meaning ghost, spirit. It is also found in Scandinavian as vordor watcher or ward/ guardian. Middle Scottish wrath/ wraithis, wrayths. Old English wrath. Meaning is angry, fierce and it started as a nickname.

Spellings & Pronunciations

Raith, Rath, Rauth, Reith, Raich, Raitt,Raish, Wrate, Wrates, wroath,Wroth, wreath, Rait, Raid

Nationality & Ethnicity

England/ UK, Ireland, Scotland

Famous People named Wraith

Ronald Edwards Wraith British scholar on public and colonial administration. Thomas Tom Wraith born 1890 Australian Rules Footballer. Geoffrey Geoff Wraith born 1946 English professional rugby league footballer and coach active 1963 through 1980. Alexander Wraith born 1979 American actor, director, and, screenwriter.

Early Wraiths

These are the earliest records we have of the Wraith family.

Henry Wraith of Harr Australia was born on September 27, 1831 in London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 84 years old on June 17, 1916 in Bright, Alpine Shire County, VIC Australia. Henry Wraith was buried at Bright Public Cemetery 20 Coronation Ave, in Bright.
Jane Elizabeth (Harris) Wraith of Harrietville, Victoria Australia was born on November 5, 1832 in Islip, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 71 years old on June 5, 1904 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC Australia.
Mary Ann (Barber) Wraith of St Kilda Australia was born in 1836 in London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom. She was married to Henry Wraith in 1859, and had children William Henry Wraith, Edward James Crawford Wraith, Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham, Francis Antoine Wraith, Minnie May (Wraith) Wippell, Henry Collard Wraith, Eva Mary Wraith, George Frederick Wraith, and Laura Amy (Wraith) Monks. Mary Ann Wraith died at age 76 years old on April 1, 1913 in St Kilda, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia.
William Henry Wraith of Thornbury, Victoria Australia was born on January 31, 1861 in Stanley, Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 75 years old on April 13, 1936 at Ballantyne St, in Thornbury, City of Darebin County. William Wraith was buried at Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery Elizabeth St, in Preston.
Edward James Crawford Wraith of Malvern Australia was born on August 4, 1862 in Stanley, Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 80 years old on December 14, 1942 at 142 Tooronga Rd, in Malvern, City of Stonnington County.
Annie Maria (Grady) Wraith of Bendigo Australia was born on January 8, 1862 in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland Shire County, VIC, and died at age 61 years old on April 11, 1923 at 9 Taylor St, in Moonee Ponds, City of Moonee Valley County.
Rose Maria (Grimsley) Wraith of Prahran Australia was born in 1864 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC to William Grimsley and Jane Elizabeth Harris Wraith. She married William Henry Wraith, and had children William Grimsley Wraith and Florence Marion Wraith. Rose Wraith died at age 88 years old on October 31, 1953 in Thornbury, City of Darebin County.
Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham of Moses Ck Australia was born on March 16, 1867 at Morses Creek in Alpine Shire County, VIC, and died at age 68 years old on February 7, 1936 at Lygon St, in Carlton, City of Melbourne County. Frances Ellingham was buried at Fawkner Memorial Park Sydney Rd, in Hadfield, City of Merri-bek County.
Francis Antoine Wraith of Wangaratta Australia was born on May 29, 1870 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC, and died at age 90 years old on June 26, 1960 in Rural City of Wangaratta, Wangaratta Rural City County.
Annie (Gow) Wraith of Harrietville Australia was born on July 16, 1871 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC. She was married to Francis Antoine Wraith in 1893, and had children Jessie Wraith, Jessie May Wraith, Francis Victor Wraith, Beatrice Muriel Wraith, and Carl Lamont Wraith. Annie Wraith died at age 71 years old on February 16, 1943 in Harrietville.
Minnie May May (Wraith) Wippell of Eltham Australia was born on November 23, 1872 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC to Henry Wraith and Mary Ann (Barber) Wraith. She had siblings Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham, Eva Mary Wraith, Laura Amy (Wraith) Monks, William Henry Wraith, Edward James Crawford Wraith, Henry Collard Wraith, Francis Antoine Wraith, and George Frederick Wraith. She married Harry Vincent Wippell in 1894, and had a child Walter Henry Wippell. Minnie May Wippell died at age 75 years old on January 22, 1948 in Brisbane, QLD.
Mary Jane (Walker) Wraith of Australia was born on April 21, 1873 in Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 71 years old on May 16, 1944 in Melton, Melton City County.

Wraith Family Members

Surnames: Wossoff - Wratil

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Updated Wraith Biographies

Lilian Cremor (Wraith) Cassidy of Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born on November 8, 1895 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, and died at age 85 years old on October 19, 1981 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County.
Mary Ann (Barber) Wraith of St Kilda Australia was born in 1836 in London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom. She was married to Henry Wraith in 1859, and had children William Henry Wraith, Edward James Crawford Wraith, Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham, Francis Antoine Wraith, Minnie May (Wraith) Wippell, Henry Collard Wraith, Eva Mary Wraith, George Frederick Wraith, and Laura Amy (Wraith) Monks. Mary Ann Wraith died at age 76 years old on April 1, 1913 in St Kilda, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia.
Henry Collard Wraith of Bacc Australia was born on May 17, 1873 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC, and died at age 81 years old on April 11, 1955 in Bacchus Marsh, Moorabool Shire County.
Dorothy Frances (Wraith) Hall of Bendigo Australia was born in 1901 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 59 years old in 1960 in Surrey Hills.
Mary Ann (Wraith) Edwards of Bendigo Australia was born on April 25, 1897 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 72 years old on June 18, 1969 in Canberra, ACT.
Shirley Grace (Wraith) Kirk of Ewick Australia was born on November 24, 1920 in Melbourne, VIC, and died at age 58 years old in 1978 in Gold Coast, City of Gold Coast County, QLD.
Grace Emily (Mead) Wraith of Albert Park Australia was born on February 12, 1893 in Melbourne, VIC, and died at age 94 years old on October 11, 1987 in Gold Coast, City of Gold Coast County, QLD.
Jane Elizabeth (Harris) Wraith of Harrietville, Victoria Australia was born on November 5, 1832 in Islip, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 71 years old on June 5, 1904 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC Australia.
Reginald Henry Wraith of Bendigo Australia was born on September 24, 1891 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 79 years old on March 12, 1971 in Gold Coast, City of Gold Coast County, QLD.
Ellen Ruby (Wraith) Quinn of Heathcote Australia was born in 1889 in Heathcote, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC to Edward James Crawford Wraith and Annie Grady Wraith. She had siblings Annie May Wraith, Laura Amy Wraith, Reginald Henry Wraith, Mary Ann Wraith, and Dorothy Frances Wraith. Ellen Quinn died at age 49 years old in 1938 in Ashfield, Inner West Council County, NSW.
Laura Amy (Wraith) Nolan of Sandhurst Australia was born in 1888 in Sandhurst, City of Frankston County, VIC to Edward James Crawford Wraith and Annie Grady Wraith. She had siblings Annie May Wraith, Ellen Ruby Wraith, Reginald Henry Wraith, Mary Ann Wraith, and Dorothy Frances Wraith. Laura Nolan died at age 89 years old in 1977 at Specimen Hill Rd, in Golden Square, Greater Bendigo City County.
Annie May (Wraith) of Boor Australia was born on May 25, 1887 in Boort, Loddon Shire County, VIC, and died at age 82 years old on September 28, 1969 in McKinnon, City of Glen Eira County.
Annie Maria (Grady) Wraith of Bendigo Australia was born on January 8, 1862 in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland Shire County, VIC, and died at age 61 years old on April 11, 1923 at 9 Taylor St, in Moonee Ponds, City of Moonee Valley County.
Florence Marion (Wraith) of Prahran Australia was born on October 23, 1905 in Prahran, City of Stonnington County, VIC, and died at age 78 years old on March 27, 1984 in Prahran.
George Frederick Wraith of Cheltenham Australia was born on September 16, 1878 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC, and died at age 82 years old on February 18, 1961 at Cheltnam Home & Hospital for the Aged in Cheltenham.
Annie (Gow) Wraith of Harrietville Australia was born on July 16, 1871 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC. She was married to Francis Antoine Wraith in 1893, and had children Jessie Wraith, Jessie May Wraith, Francis Victor Wraith, Beatrice Muriel Wraith, and Carl Lamont Wraith. Annie Wraith died at age 71 years old on February 16, 1943 in Harrietville.
Francis Antoine Wraith of Wangaratta Australia was born on May 29, 1870 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC, and died at age 90 years old on June 26, 1960 in Rural City of Wangaratta, Wangaratta Rural City County.
Mary Jane (Walker) Wraith of Australia was born on April 21, 1873 in Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 71 years old on May 16, 1944 in Melton, Melton City County.
Mary Barbara (Wraith) of Benalla Australia was born in 1906 in Benalla, Benalla Rural City County, VIC, and died at age 68 years old on November 8, 1975 in Carlton, City of Melbourne County.
Anna Maria (Newman) Wraith of Htville Australia was born on October 20, 1875 in Running Creek, Alpine Shire County, VIC to Mary Allison Newman and Jacob Newman. She had siblings Eliza Carter Newman, Mary Newman, Rebecca Newman, Michael Daniel Newman, Ida Lavinia Newman, Clara Vic Allison Newman, Albert Newman, Michael Daniel Newman, George Jacob Newman, Fran William Newman, and Charles Frederic Newman. She married Henry Collard Wraith in 1905, and had a child Mary Barbara Wraith. Anna Wraith died at age 42 years old on February 23, 1918 in Kew, City of Boroondara County.

Popular Wraith Biographies

Jane Elizabeth (Harris) Wraith of Harrietville, Victoria Australia was born on November 5, 1832 in Islip, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 71 years old on June 5, 1904 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC Australia.
Henry Collard Wraith of Bacc Australia was born on May 17, 1873 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC, and died at age 81 years old on April 11, 1955 in Bacchus Marsh, Moorabool Shire County.
William Henry Wraith of Thornbury, Victoria Australia was born on January 31, 1861 in Stanley, Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 75 years old on April 13, 1936 at Ballantyne St, in Thornbury, City of Darebin County. William Wraith was buried at Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery Elizabeth St, in Preston.
Mary Ann (Barber) Wraith of St Kilda Australia was born in 1836 in London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom. She was married to Henry Wraith in 1859, and had children William Henry Wraith, Edward James Crawford Wraith, Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham, Francis Antoine Wraith, Minnie May (Wraith) Wippell, Henry Collard Wraith, Eva Mary Wraith, George Frederick Wraith, and Laura Amy (Wraith) Monks. Mary Ann Wraith died at age 76 years old on April 1, 1913 in St Kilda, Port Phillip City County, VIC Australia.
Mary Ann (Wraith) Edwards of Bendigo Australia was born on April 25, 1897 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 72 years old on June 18, 1969 in Canberra, ACT.
William Grimsley Wraith of Prahran Australia was born on March 22, 1904 in Prahran, City of Stonnington County, VIC, and died at age 63 years old on December 20, 1967 at West St, in Preston, City of Darebin County.
Florence Marion (Wraith) of Prahran Australia was born on October 23, 1905 in Prahran, City of Stonnington County, VIC, and died at age 78 years old on March 27, 1984 in Prahran.
Annie May (Wraith) of Boor Australia was born on May 25, 1887 in Boort, Loddon Shire County, VIC, and died at age 82 years old on September 28, 1969 in McKinnon, City of Glen Eira County.
Ellen Ruby (Wraith) Quinn of Heathcote Australia was born in 1889 in Heathcote, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC to Edward James Crawford Wraith and Annie Grady Wraith. She had siblings Annie May Wraith, Laura Amy Wraith, Reginald Henry Wraith, Mary Ann Wraith, and Dorothy Frances Wraith. Ellen Quinn died at age 49 years old in 1938 in Ashfield, Inner West Council County, NSW.
Laura Amy (Wraith) Nolan of Sandhurst Australia was born in 1888 in Sandhurst, City of Frankston County, VIC to Edward James Crawford Wraith and Annie Grady Wraith. She had siblings Annie May Wraith, Ellen Ruby Wraith, Reginald Henry Wraith, Mary Ann Wraith, and Dorothy Frances Wraith. Laura Nolan died at age 89 years old in 1977 at Specimen Hill Rd, in Golden Square, Greater Bendigo City County.
Grace Emily (Mead) Wraith of Albert Park Australia was born on February 12, 1893 in Melbourne, VIC, and died at age 94 years old on October 11, 1987 in Gold Coast, City of Gold Coast County, QLD.
Marjorie Florence (Eastwood) Wraith of Ballarat Australia was born in 1908 in Ballarat East, City of Ballarat County, VIC, and died at age 58 years old on July 9, 1967 in Preston, City of Darebin County.
Annie Maria (Grady) Wraith of Bendigo Australia was born on January 8, 1862 in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland Shire County, VIC, and died at age 61 years old on April 11, 1923 at 9 Taylor St, in Moonee Ponds, City of Moonee Valley County.
Dorothy Frances (Wraith) Hall of Bendigo Australia was born in 1901 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 59 years old in 1960 in Surrey Hills.
Anna Maria (Newman) Wraith of Htville Australia was born on October 20, 1875 in Running Creek, Alpine Shire County, VIC to Mary Allison Newman and Jacob Newman. She had siblings Eliza Carter Newman, Mary Newman, Rebecca Newman, Michael Daniel Newman, Ida Lavinia Newman, Clara Vic Allison Newman, Albert Newman, Michael Daniel Newman, George Jacob Newman, Fran William Newman, and Charles Frederic Newman. She married Henry Collard Wraith in 1905, and had a child Mary Barbara Wraith. Anna Wraith died at age 42 years old on February 23, 1918 in Kew, City of Boroondara County.
Eva Mary (Wraith) Matt of Harrietville Australia was born on February 27, 1876 in Harrietville, Victoria to Henry Wraith and Mary Ann (Barber) Wraith. She had siblings Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham, Minnie May (Wraith) Wippell, Laura Amy (Wraith) Monks, William Henry Wraith, Edward James Crawford Wraith, Henry Collard Wraith, Francis Antoine Wraith, and George Frederick Wraith. She married Frank Matt in 1908, and had a child Victoria Gladys Matt. Eva Matt died at age 94 years old on September 24, 1970 in St Kilda East, VIC.
Minnie May May (Wraith) Wippell of Eltham Australia was born on November 23, 1872 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC to Henry Wraith and Mary Ann (Barber) Wraith. She had siblings Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham, Eva Mary Wraith, Laura Amy (Wraith) Monks, William Henry Wraith, Edward James Crawford Wraith, Henry Collard Wraith, Francis Antoine Wraith, and George Frederick Wraith. She married Harry Vincent Wippell in 1894, and had a child Walter Henry Wippell. Minnie May Wippell died at age 75 years old on January 22, 1948 in Brisbane, QLD.
Henry Wraith of Harr Australia was born on September 27, 1831 in London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 84 years old on June 17, 1916 in Bright, Alpine Shire County, VIC Australia. Henry Wraith was buried at Bright Public Cemetery 20 Coronation Ave, in Bright.
Mary Jane (Walker) Wraith of Australia was born on April 21, 1873 in Beechworth, Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 71 years old on May 16, 1944 in Melton, Melton City County.
Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham of Moses Ck Australia was born on March 16, 1867 at Morses Creek in Alpine Shire County, VIC, and died at age 68 years old on February 7, 1936 at Lygon St, in Carlton, City of Melbourne County. Frances Ellingham was buried at Fawkner Memorial Park Sydney Rd, in Hadfield, City of Merri-bek County.

Wraith Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Wraith family member is 75.0 years old according to our database of 70 people with the last name Wraith that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

75.0 years

Oldest Wraiths

These are the longest-lived members of the Wraith family on AncientFaces.

Helen D Wraith of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on October 3, 1893, and died at age 101 years old on November 4, 1994.
101 years
Gwen Wraith of Seattle, King County, WA was born on December 16, 1904, and died at age 94 years old on September 4, 1999.
94 years
Lucille B Wraith of Fremont, Alameda County, California was born on May 22, 1914, and died at age 94 years old on March 7, 2009.
94 years
Eva Mary (Wraith) Matt of Harrietville Australia was born on February 27, 1876 in Harrietville, Victoria to Henry Wraith and Mary Ann (Barber) Wraith. She had siblings Frances Annie (Wraith) Ellingham, Minnie May (Wraith) Wippell, Laura Amy (Wraith) Monks, William Henry Wraith, Edward James Crawford Wraith, Henry Collard Wraith, Francis Antoine Wraith, and George Frederick Wraith. She married Frank Matt in 1908, and had a child Victoria Gladys Matt. Eva Matt died at age 94 years old on September 24, 1970 in St Kilda East, VIC.
94 years
Grace Emily (Mead) Wraith of Albert Park Australia was born on February 12, 1893 in Melbourne, VIC, and died at age 94 years old on October 11, 1987 in Gold Coast, City of Gold Coast County, QLD.
94 years
John L Wraith of Fremont, Alameda County, California was born on January 30, 1913, and died at age 94 years old on March 23, 2007.
94 years
Clementine Wraith of Chico, Butte County, CA was born on July 8, 1902, and died at age 89 years old on January 8, 1992.
89 years
Francis Antoine Wraith of Wangaratta Australia was born on May 29, 1870 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC, and died at age 90 years old on June 26, 1960 in Rural City of Wangaratta, Wangaratta Rural City County.
90 years
Gladys A Wraith of Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA was born on October 17, 1913, and died at age 89 years old on November 18, 2002.
89 years
Douglas H Wraith of Seattle, King County, WA was born on May 12, 1921, and died at age 88 years old on January 6, 2010.
88 years
Laura Amy (Wraith) Nolan of Sandhurst Australia was born in 1888 in Sandhurst, City of Frankston County, VIC to Edward James Crawford Wraith and Annie Grady Wraith. She had siblings Annie May Wraith, Ellen Ruby Wraith, Reginald Henry Wraith, Mary Ann Wraith, and Dorothy Frances Wraith. Laura Nolan died at age 89 years old in 1977 at Specimen Hill Rd, in Golden Square, Greater Bendigo City County.
89 years
Rose Maria (Grimsley) Wraith of Prahran Australia was born in 1864 in Harrietville, Alpine Shire County, VIC to William Grimsley and Jane Elizabeth Harris Wraith. She married William Henry Wraith, and had children William Grimsley Wraith and Florence Marion Wraith. Rose Wraith died at age 88 years old on October 31, 1953 in Thornbury, City of Darebin County.
89 years
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