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Wimbro Family History

Wimbro 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: Kimbro, Wimbrow, Bilbro, Wimble, Zumbro, Ziobro, Wimer, Disbro

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Where is the Wimbro family from?

You can see how Wimbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimbro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimbro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Wimbro families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimbro's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wimbro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimbro 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 138 census records available for the last name Wimbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimbro 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 Wimbro. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wimbro. For the veterans among your Wimbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimbro lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Wimbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wimbro in 1989 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimbro 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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