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Wimpie Family History

Wimpie 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: Wimpee, Tippie, Wimble, Empie, Timpe, Wilkie, Fimple, Wemple, Wimp

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Where is the Wimpie family from?

You can see how Wimpie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimpie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimpie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wimpie families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimpie's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Wimpie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimpie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wimpie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wimpie. 50% of Wimpie men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Wimpie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Wimpie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimpie 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Wimpie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wimpie. For the veterans among your Wimpie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimpie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wimpie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wimpie in 1968 was 80, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimpie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimpie 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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