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Wombacher Family History

Wombacher Surname Meaning

German: habitational name possibly for someone from Wambach near Landshut.

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


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Where is the Wombacher family from?

You can see how Wombacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wombacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wombacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Wombacher families living in Iowa. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wombacher's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wombacher families in 1880.
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What did your Wombacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wombacher. 35% of Wombacher men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Wombacher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wombacher were Farmer and Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wombacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wombacher 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Wombacher. 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 374 military records available for the last name Wombacher. For the veterans among your Wombacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wombacher lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wombacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wombacher in 1946 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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