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Whimes Family History

Whimes 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: Whiles, Himes, Whites, White, Hines, Wiles, Imes, Weimer, Shimek

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Where is the Whimes family from?

You can see how Whimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whimes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Whimes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Whimes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whimes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whimes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Whimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whimes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whimes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whimes. For the veterans among your Whimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whimes lifespan?

Average Whimes life expectancy in 1980 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whimes 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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