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Wimber Family History

Wimber 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: Imber, Wimmer, Kimber, Wieber, Wilber, Wimer, Winter, Winder, Kamber

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Where is the Wimber family from?

You can see how Wimber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wimber families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wimber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wimber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimber 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 Wimber ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Wimber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wimber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimber 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Wimber. 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 301 military records available for the last name Wimber. For the veterans among your Wimber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimber lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wimber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wimber in 1949 was 51, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimber 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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