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Wimburn Family History

Wimburn 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: Winburn, Wilburn, Limburg, Kilburn, Milburn, Camburn, Hilburn, Amburn

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Where is the Wimburn family from?

You can see how Wimburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimburn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Wimburn families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimburn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wimburn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Wimburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimburn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wimburn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wimburn. For the veterans among your Wimburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimburn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wimburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wimburn in 1961 was 58, and 11 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimburn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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