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Whimbs Family History

Whimbs 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: Whitby, Hibbs, Whiles, Whitis, Timbs, Whitus, Whipps, Phibbs, Himes

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Where is the Whimbs family from?

You can see how Whimbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whimbs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whimbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Whimbs families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Whimbs's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Whimbs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Whimbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whimbs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whimbs. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whimbs. For the veterans among your Whimbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whimbs lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Whimbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whimbs in 1977 was 76, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whimbs 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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