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Wambaugh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Wambach .

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


Similar surnames: Stambaugh, Rumbaugh, Carbaugh, Albaugh, Harbaugh, Amsbaugh, Kalbaugh

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Where is the Wambaugh family from?

You can see how Wambaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wambaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wambaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Wambaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wambaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wambaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wambaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wambaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wambaugh. 25% of Wambaugh men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Wambaugh women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wambaugh were Operator and Labor. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    15%
  • Winder
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wambaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wambaugh 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Wambaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 583 military records available for the last name Wambaugh. For the veterans among your Wambaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wambaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wambaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wambaugh in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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