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Wimshurst Family History

Wimshurst Surname Meaning

variant of Wilmshurst with loss of -l-.

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


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Where is the Wimshurst family from?

You can see how Wimshurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimshurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wimshurst families living in Sussex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wimshurst's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Wimshurst families in 1891.
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What did your Wimshurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wimshurst. 86% of Wimshurst 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
    86%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wimshurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimshurst 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Wimshurst. 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 122 military records available for the last name Wimshurst. For the veterans among your Wimshurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimshurst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Wimshurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wimshurst in 1963 was 65, and 70 in 1985.

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