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Wombolt Family History

Wombolt 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: Wambolt, Womble, Wambold, Godbolt, Wamboldt, Bolt, Wool, Comfort

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Where is the Wombolt family from?

You can see how Wombolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wombolt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wombolt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Wombolt families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wombolt's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wombolt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wombolt 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 Wombolt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Wombolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wombolt 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wombolt. 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 79 military records available for the last name Wombolt. For the veterans among your Wombolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wombolt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wombolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wombolt in 1966 was 72, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wombolt 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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