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Wimpy Family History

Wimpy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wimpey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wimpy family from?

You can see how Wimpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimpy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimpy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wimpy families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimpy's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wimpy families in 1911.
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What did your Wimpy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wimpy. 43% of Wimpy men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

What Wimpy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wimpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimpy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Wimpy. 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 498 military records available for the last name Wimpy. For the veterans among your Wimpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimpy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wimpy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wimpy in 1946 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimpy 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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