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Wemp Family History

Wemp 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: Kemp, Lemp, Remp, Wimp, Wempe, Welp, Hemp, Zemp, Wesp, Wei

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Where is the Wemp family from?

You can see how Wemp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wemp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wemp families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 76 Wemp families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Wemp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wemp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wemp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wemp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wemp. 62% of Wemp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wemp women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Income
    10%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Dealer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wemp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wemp 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Wemp. 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 115 military records available for the last name Wemp. For the veterans among your Wemp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wemp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Wemp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wemp in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2000.

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