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Womeldorf Family History

Womeldorf Surname Meaning

German: variant of Womelsdorf.

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


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Where is the Womeldorf family from?

You can see how Womeldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Womeldorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Womeldorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Womeldorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Womeldorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Womeldorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Womeldorf 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 Womeldorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Womeldorf. 35% of Womeldorf men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Womeldorf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Womeldorf were Foreman and Nurse.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Womeldorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Womeldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Womeldorf 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Womeldorf. 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 448 military records available for the last name Womeldorf. For the veterans among your Womeldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Womeldorf lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Womeldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Womeldorf in 1957 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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