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Wombuell Family History

Wombuell 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: Corbell, Worrell, Gambrell, Womble, Wooddell, Woodell, Worstell

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Where is the Wombuell family from?

You can see how Wombuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wombuell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wombuell families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Wombuell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wombuell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Wombuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wombuell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wombuell. 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 Wombuell. For the veterans among your Wombuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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