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Wimphy Family History

Wimphy 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: Wimpey, Wimpy, Wimp, Wimpee, Timothy, Winch, Wilby, Willey, Wirth

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Where is the Wimphy family from?

You can see how Wimphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimphy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wimphy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Wimphy families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimphy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wimphy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wimphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimphy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wimphy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wimphy. For the veterans among your Wimphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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