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Wambsganss Family History

Wambsganss 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: Zambrano, Cabaniss, Maugans, Waisanen, Arbanas, Arbogast, Wachsman

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Where is the Wambsganss family from?

You can see how Wambsganss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wambsganss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wambsganss families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wambsganss's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wambsganss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wambsganss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wambsganss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wambsganss. 78% of Wambsganss men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wambsganss women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wambsganss were Labor and Office Worker.

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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
    78%
  • Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Office Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Wambsganss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wambsganss 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wambsganss. 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 237 military records available for the last name Wambsganss. For the veterans among your Wambsganss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wambsganss lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wambsganss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wambsganss in 1955 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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