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Wimborn Family History

Wimborn 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: Winborn, Wilborn, Winburn, Lamborn, Welborn, Wilburn, Wiborg, Amborn

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Where is the Wimborn family from?

You can see how Wimborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimborn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wimborn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimborn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wimborn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimborn 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 146 census records available for the last name Wimborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimborn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wimborn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wimborn. For the veterans among your Wimborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimborn lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1982, in the United States, Wimborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wimborn in 1948 was 49, and 82 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimborn 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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