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Wamble Family History

Wamble Surname Meaning

English: variant of Womble.

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


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Where is the Wamble family from?

You can see how Wamble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamble family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wamble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wamble families living in Derbyshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wamble's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wamble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamble 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 Wamble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wamble. 33% of Wamble men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Wamble women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wamble were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wamble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamble 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Wamble. 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 837 military records available for the last name Wamble. For the veterans among your Wamble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamble lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wamble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wamble in 1958 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wamble 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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