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Whymer Family History

Whymer 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: Wymer, Rhymer, Hymer, Homer, Hamer, Ohmer, Woomer, Wimmer, Widmer

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Where is the Whymer family from?

You can see how Whymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whymer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whymer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whymer families living in Norfolk. This was about 41% of all the recorded Whymer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Whymer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whymer 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 Whymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whymer. 100% of Whymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Whymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whymer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Whymer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Whymer. For the veterans among your Whymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whymer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Whymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Whymer in 1964 was 74, and 41 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whymer 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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