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Wampfler Family History

Wampfler 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: Wampler, Wappler, Wampole, Kampfer, Waller, Kapler, Kamler, Kappler

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Where is the Wampfler family from?

You can see how Wampfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wampfler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wampfler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wampfler family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Wampfler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wampfler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wampfler 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 Wampfler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wampfler. 77% of Wampfler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

What Wampfler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Wampfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wampfler 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Wampfler. 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 98 military records available for the last name Wampfler. For the veterans among your Wampfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wampfler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Wampfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wampfler in 1969 was 78, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wampfler 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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