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Wambo Family History

Wambo 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: Zambo, Rambo, Lambo, Lamb, Carbo, Barbo, Falbo, Hamby, Cambio, Ramo

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Where is the Wambo family from?

You can see how Wambo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wambo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wambo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wambo families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wambo's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Wambo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wambo 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 59 census records available for the last name Wambo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wambo 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wambo. 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 90 military records available for the last name Wambo. For the veterans among your Wambo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wambo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Wambo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wambo in 1971 was 37, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wambo 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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