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Wamboldt Name Meaning

German: variant of Wambold .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wambolt, Wambold, Wieboldt, Rumbold, Walrond, Bolt, Hambel, Walde

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Where is the Wamboldt family from?

You can see how Wamboldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamboldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wamboldt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Wamboldt families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamboldt's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Wamboldt families in 1891.
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What did your Wamboldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wamboldt. 48% of Wamboldt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wamboldt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wamboldt were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wamboldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamboldt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 680 immigration records available for the last name Wamboldt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 302 military records available for the last name Wamboldt. For the veterans among your Wamboldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamboldt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wamboldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wamboldt in 1955 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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