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Wimme Family History

Wimme 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: Wimmer, Timme, Imm, Kimm, Timm, Homme, Winge, Limmer, Wise, Himmel

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Where is the Wimme family from?

You can see how Wimme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wimme families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 3 Wimme families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimme's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wimme families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Wimme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimme 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wimme. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wimme. For the veterans among your Wimme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimme lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Wimme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wimme in 1978 was 68, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimme 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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