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Whimster Family History

Whimster Surname Meaning

see Phimister.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whimster family from?

You can see how Whimster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whimster family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Whimster families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Whimster family living in Angus. This was about 25% of all the recorded Whimster's in Scotland. Angus and 3 other counties had the highest population of Whimster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whimster 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 Whimster ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whimster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Whimster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whimster 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Whimster. 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 34 military records available for the last name Whimster. For the veterans among your Whimster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whimster lifespan?

Average Whimster life expectancy in 1967 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whimster 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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