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Whim Family History

Whim 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: Shim, Wham, Chim, Kim, Shi, Ham, Chi, Im, Wei, White

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Where is the Whim family from?

You can see how Whim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Whim family living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whim's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Whim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whim 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 Whim ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Whim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whim 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Whim. 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 18 military records available for the last name Whim. For the veterans among your Whim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Whim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whim in 1964 was 66, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whim 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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