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Fimple Family History

Fimple Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Fimpel: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Finkle, Wimble, Gipple, Tipple, Dipple, Nipple, Sample, Kimler

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Where is the Fimple family from?

You can see how Fimple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fimple family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fimple families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fimple families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fimple's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fimple families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fimple surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fimple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fimple. 42% of Fimple men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fimple women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fimple were Laborer and Laundress. .

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fimple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fimple 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Fimple. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Fimple. For the veterans among your Fimple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fimple lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fimple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fimple in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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