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Wimsberg Family History

Wimsberg 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: Risberg, Winberg, Wilberg, Isberg, Weisberg, Weissberg, Remsberg

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Where is the Wimsberg family from?

You can see how Wimsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimsberg family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wimsberg family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimsberg's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wimsberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Wimsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimsberg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wimsberg. 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 Wimsberg. For the veterans among your Wimsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimsberg lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Wimsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wimsberg in 1987 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimsberg 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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