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Wimfress Family History

Wimfress 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: Umfress, Winfrey, Winfree, Wiess, Jeffress, Wimmers, Wires, Fimbres

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Where is the Wimfress family from?

You can see how Wimfress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimfress family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wimfress family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wimfress's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wimfress families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Wimfress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimfress 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 Wimfress. 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 military records available for the last name Wimfress. For the veterans among your Wimfress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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