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Wimpory Family History

Wimpory Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin. It might be a local pronunciation of Winfrey although this is a S Lincs name from at least the 16th century whereas Wimp(e)rey is found earliest in the Gainsborough area NW of Lincoln.

Similarly Wimpress which might have been reduced to Wimprey is a S Lincs name.

From the early 18th century Wimprey appears further afield including Dorset and Hants.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Wimpory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimpory family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Wimpory families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimpory's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wimpory families in 1891.
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What did your Wimpory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wimpory. 100% of Wimpory men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Wimpory women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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