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Wembell Family History

Wembell 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: Kembel, Weibel, Wetzell, Kimbell, Debell, Gemmell, Ebell, Wessell

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Where is the Wembell family from?

You can see how Wembell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wembell family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wembell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wembell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wembell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wembell 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 4 census records available for the last name Wembell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wembell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wembell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wembell. For the veterans among your Wembell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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