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Wimpffen Family History

Wimpffen Name 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: Whiffen, Zimpfer, Wimpey, Giffen, Wimpee, Wien, Kampen, Offen, Kipfer

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wimpffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimpffen 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 Wimpffen. 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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There are 378 military records available for the last name Wimpffen. For the veterans among your Wimpffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimpffen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Wimpffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wimpffen in 1968 was 72, and 93 in 2000.

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