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Wimbe Family History

Wimbe 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: Wimble, Wiebe, Kibbe, Imber, Winge, Kibe, Wilby, Wise, Gimbel, Wimmer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimbe 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 16 census records available for the last name Wimbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimbe 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wimbe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wimbe. For the veterans among your Wimbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimbe lifespan?

Average Wimbe life expectancy in 1990 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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