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Wemborn Family History

Wemborn 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: Welborn, Newborn, Lamborn, Wellborn, Seaborn, Mewborn, Amborn

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Where is the Wemborn family from?

You can see how Wemborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wemborn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wemborn families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wemborn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wemborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemborn 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 Wemborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wemborn. 100% of Wemborn men worked as a General Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Wemborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemborn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wemborn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wemborn. For the veterans among your Wemborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemborn lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wemborn

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