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Whimpy Family History

Whimpy 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: Wimpy, Whitby, Whitty, Whipp, Wimp, Wimpey, Shimp, Whipps, Shippy

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Where is the Whimpy family from?

You can see how Whimpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whimpy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whimpy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Whimpy families living in Glamorgan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Whimpy's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Whimpy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Whimpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whimpy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whimpy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whimpy. For the veterans among your Whimpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whimpy lifespan?

Average Whimpy life expectancy in 1987 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whimpy 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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