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Woombwell Family History

Woombwell 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: Wooddell, Woodell, Cromwell, Bromwell, Hollowell, Oswell, Brockwell

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Where is the Woombwell family from?

You can see how Woombwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woombwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Woombwell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woombwell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Woombwell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Woombwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woombwell 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 Woombwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woombwell. For the veterans among your Woombwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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