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Wombacker Family History

Wombacker 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: Wombacher, Backer, Rothacker, Womack, Hofacker, Mosbacher, De Backer

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Where is the Wombacker family from?

You can see how Wombacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wombacker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wombacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wombacker families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Wombacker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wombacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wombacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Wombacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wombacker 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wombacker. 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 60 military records available for the last name Wombacker. For the veterans among your Wombacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wombacker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wombacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wombacker in 1957 was 55, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wombacker 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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