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Wimmitt Family History

Wimmitt 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: Dimmitt, Demmitt, Dummitt, Hammitt, Wilmott, Emmitt, Wimsatt, Wimsett

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Where is the Wimmitt family from?

You can see how Wimmitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimmitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimmitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wimmitt families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimmitt's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Wimmitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimmitt 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 35 census records available for the last name Wimmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimmitt 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 Wimmitt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wimmitt. For the veterans among your Wimmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimmitt lifespan?

Average Wimmitt life expectancy in 1965 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimmitt 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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