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Wimsett Name Meaning

English (Kent): perhaps a habitational name from Winstead Hill (Kent) recorded as Wincett Hill in 1770. Compare Winsett .

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


Similar surnames: Winsett, Wimsatt, Winslett, Isett, Hassett, Dimmitt, Wilsey, Winesett

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Where is the Wimsett family from?

You can see how Wimsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wimsett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Wimsett families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wimsett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Wimsett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimsett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wimsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimsett. 46% of Wimsett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wimsett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wimsett were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wimsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimsett 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wimsett. 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 379 military records available for the last name Wimsett. For the veterans among your Wimsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimsett lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wimsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wimsett in 1946 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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