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Wimes Family History

Wimes Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wimes family from?

You can see how Wimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Wimes families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimes's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Wimes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimes 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 Wimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimes. 58% of Wimes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wimes women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wimes were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimes 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wimes. 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 165 military records available for the last name Wimes. For the veterans among your Wimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Wimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wimes in 1953 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimes 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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