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Wimpleberg Family History

Wimpleberg 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: Wilberg, Willenberg, Wineberg, Wieberg, Walberg, Silberg, Melberg

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Where is the Wimpleberg family from?

You can see how Wimpleberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimpleberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimpleberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wimpleberg families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimpleberg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wimpleberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimpleberg 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 Wimpleberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wimpleberg. 100% of Wimpleberg men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Wimpleberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Wimpleberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimpleberg 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wimpleberg. 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 46 military records available for the last name Wimpleberg. For the veterans among your Wimpleberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimpleberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Wimpleberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wimpleberg in 1975 was 77, and 90 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimpleberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimpleberg 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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