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Wambheim Family History

Wambheim Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Manheim, Wertheim, Amrhein, Wehrheim, Margheim, Wamble, Lambert

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Where is the Wambheim family from?

You can see how Wambheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wambheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wambheim families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wambheim's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wambheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wambheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wambheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wambheim. 100% of Wambheim men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Wambheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wambheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wambheim 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wambheim. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wambheim. For the veterans among your Wambheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wambheim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Wambheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wambheim in 1962 was 82, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wambheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wambheim ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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