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Wimby Family History

Wimby 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: Wilby, Wisby, Wimpy, Kilby, Whitby, Kirby, Worby, Witty, Hamby, Kibby

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Where is the Wimby family from?

You can see how Wimby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wimby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wimby families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wimby's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wimby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimby 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 Wimby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimby. 67% of Wimby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wimby women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Roofer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Wimby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Wimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimby 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wimby. 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 106 military records available for the last name Wimby. For the veterans among your Wimby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wimby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wimby in 1967 was 64, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimby 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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