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Whims Family History

Whims 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: Wims, White, Shima, Shim, Weiss, Hils, Nims, Shams, Wham, Whipp

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Where is the Whims family from?

You can see how Whims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whims family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Whims families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Whims's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Whims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whims surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whims ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whims. 23% of Whims men worked as a Truck Driver and 56% of Whims women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whims were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    56%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whims 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Whims. 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 392 military records available for the last name Whims. For the veterans among your Whims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whims lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whims in 1952 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whims 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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