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Wimille Family History

Wimille 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, Camille, Wille, Mille, Miville, Demille, Sibille, Simiele

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Where is the Wimille family from?

You can see how Wimille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimille family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Wimille families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimille's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wimille families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Wimille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimille 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wimille. 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 Wimille. For the veterans among your Wimille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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