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Wombwell Family History

Wombwell Surname Meaning

From Wombwell (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Wambewelle and Wombewelle in the 13th century. The place-name may derive from an Old English personal name *Wamba.

Alternatively, it could derive from Old English wamb ‘womb belly’ used in a topographical sense ‘a hollow area of low ground’.

Additionally, the name may incorporate wella ‘spring stream’, suggesting a geographical feature of the location.

The historical variations in spelling highlight the evolution of the name and its significance over time.

Understanding the origins of Wombwell provides insight into the linguistic and cultural history of the region.

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


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You can see how Wombwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wombwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wombwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Wombwell families living in Essex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Wombwell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wombwell families in 1891.
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What did your Wombwell 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 Wombwell. 14% of Wombwell men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Wombwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wombwell were Incapacitated and Household 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
    14%
  • Farmworker
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 452 immigration records available for the last name Wombwell. 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 443 military records available for the last name Wombwell. For the veterans among your Wombwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wombwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wombwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wombwell in 1962 was 85, and 61 in 2002.

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