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Wimly Family History

Wimly 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: Willy, Wimpy, Lilly, Wild, Will, Tilly, Wilk, Wilby, Willey, Billy

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Where is the Wimly family from?

You can see how Wimly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wimly families living in Louisiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Wimly's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Wimly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wimly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimly 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 Wimly. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wimly. For the veterans among your Wimly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Wimly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wimly in 1967 was 78, and 62 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimly 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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