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Wembridge Family History

Wembridge Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; possibly an alteration of Wimbush which is found in London at the same period as the first bearer below.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wembridge family from?

You can see how Wembridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wembridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wembridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Wembridge families living in Somerset. This was about 55% of all the recorded Wembridge's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wembridge families in 1891.
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What did your Wembridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wembridge. 100% of Wembridge men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Wembridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Glove Maker
    8%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    8%

What Wembridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Wembridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wembridge 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Wembridge. 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 58 military records available for the last name Wembridge. For the veterans among your Wembridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wembridge lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Wembridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wembridge in 1978 was 87, and 96 in 1994.

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