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Wimberg Family History

Wimberg 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: Winberg, Wilberg, Wiberg, Limberg, Wieberg, Imber, Amberg, Walberg

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Where is the Wimberg family from?

You can see how Wimberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wimberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wimberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimberg 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 Wimberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimberg. 34% of Wimberg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wimberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Untertakers Apprentice
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wimberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wimberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimberg 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Wimberg. 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 167 military records available for the last name Wimberg. For the veterans among your Wimberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimberg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wimberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wimberg in 1948 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimberg 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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