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Wimproy Family History

Wimproy 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: Wimpey, Wimpy, Wimbrow, Fitzroy, Pomeroy, Simpson, Wimbley, Kimpton

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Where is the Wimproy family from?

You can see how Wimproy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimproy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wimproy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimproy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wimproy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Wimproy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimproy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wimproy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wimproy. For the veterans among your Wimproy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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