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Wimhurst Family History

Wimhurst Surname Meaning

Variant of Wilmshurst; compare Mary Wimshurst 1720 Phoebe Wimhurst 1770 in IGI (Lamberhurst Kent);

Mary Wilmshurst 1728 Thomas Wimhurst 1796 in IGI (Lewes Sussex).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wimhurst family from?

You can see how Wimhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimhurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Wimhurst families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wimhurst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wimhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Wimhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wimhurst. 87% of Wimhurst 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
    87%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Dressmaker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wimhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimhurst 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Wimhurst. 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 118 military records available for the last name Wimhurst. For the veterans among your Wimhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimhurst lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Wimhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wimhurst in 1975 was 82, and 77 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimhurst 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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