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Wimberlay Family History

Wimberlay 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: Wimberly, Wimberley, Kimberley, Kimberly, Kimberlin, Wimbley

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Where is the Wimberlay family from?

You can see how Wimberlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimberlay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wimberlay family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimberlay's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wimberlay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wimberlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimberlay 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 Wimberlay. 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 Wimberlay. For the veterans among your Wimberlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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