This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Whimpary family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Whimpary Family History

Whimpary 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: Hillary, Whinery, Whipkey, Wimpey, Whichard, Weimar, Whary, Humphry

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Whimpary family from?

You can see how Whimpary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whimpary family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Whimpary families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whimpary's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whimpary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whimpary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Whimpary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Whimpary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whimpary census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Whimpary

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Whimpary. 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.

View all Whimpary immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whimpary. For the veterans among your Whimpary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Whimpary military records

You've only scratched the surface of Whimpary family history

Discover More

What is the average Whimpary lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whimpary 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whimpary

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Whimpary family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial