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Wambald Family History

Wambald 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: Wambold, Gambale, Wambach, Wamble, Wambolt, Wamboldt, Abad, Lombard

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Where is the Wambald family from?

You can see how Wambald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wambald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wambald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wambald families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wambald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wambald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wambald 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 73 census records available for the last name Wambald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wambald 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wambald. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wambald. For the veterans among your Wambald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wambald lifespan?

Average Wambald life expectancy in 1987 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wambald 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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