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Whimley Family History

Whimley 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: Whitley, Whirley, Chipley, Whaley, Whitney, Willey, Wormley, Wheeley

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Where is the Whimley family from?

You can see how Whimley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whimley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whimley families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Whimley family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whimley's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Whimley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whimley 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 61 census records available for the last name Whimley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whimley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Whimley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Whimley. For the veterans among your Whimley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whimley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Whimley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whimley in 1974 was 73, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whimley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whimley 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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