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Wampler Family History

Wampler Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Wampfler: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Wampler family from?

You can see how Wampler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wampler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wampler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Wampler families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wampler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wampler families in 1840.
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What did your Wampler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wampler. 22% of Wampler men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Wampler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wampler were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 627 immigration records available for the last name Wampler. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Wampler. For the veterans among your Wampler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wampler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wampler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wampler in 1943 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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