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Wambach Family History

Wambach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so called in Hesse Bavaria and Baden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wambach family from?

You can see how Wambach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wambach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wambach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Wambach families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Wambach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wambach families in 1880.
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What did your Wambach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wambach. 100% of Wambach 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wambach 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Wambach. 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 656 military records available for the last name Wambach. For the veterans among your Wambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wambach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wambach in 1957 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wambach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wambach 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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