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Wimpenney Family History

Wimpenney 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: Winney, Wimpey, Penney, Wimpee, Wimberley, Timperley, Penny, Penner

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Where is the Wimpenney family from?

You can see how Wimpenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimpenney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimpenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wimpenney families living in Massachusetts. This was about 82% of all the recorded Wimpenney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wimpenney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Wimpenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimpenney 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wimpenney. 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 Wimpenney. For the veterans among your Wimpenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimpenney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Wimpenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wimpenney in 1979 was 96, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimpenney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimpenney 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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