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Whimper Family History

Whimper 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: Wimmer, Whitner, Hamper, Weimer, Whitter, Wimpey, Wipper, Shimer

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Where is the Whimper family from?

You can see how Whimper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whimper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whimper families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Whimper families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whimper's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Whimper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whimper 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 Whimper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whimper. 50% of Whimper men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Day Laborer
    50%

What Whimper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Whimper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whimper 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Whimper. 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 65 military records available for the last name Whimper. For the veterans among your Whimper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whimper lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Whimper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Whimper in 1970 was 69, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whimper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whimper 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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