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Wombaugh Family History

Wombaugh Name 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: Tombaugh, Wambaugh, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Rumbaugh, Colbaugh, Hobaugh

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Where is the Wombaugh family from?

You can see how Wombaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wombaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wombaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wombaugh families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wombaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wombaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wombaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wombaugh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wombaugh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Wombaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wombaugh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wombaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Wombaugh. For the veterans among your Wombaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wombaugh lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Wombaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Wombaugh in 1970 was 82, and 81 in 1997.

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