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Wimm Family History

Wimm 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: Imm, Kimm, Timm, Pimm, Simm, Wimp, Swimm, Wilm, Wims, Kim

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Where is the Wimm family from?

You can see how Wimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wimm families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wimm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wimm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimm 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 Wimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimm. 50% of Wimm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wimm women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Wimm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Wimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimm 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wimm. 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 32 military records available for the last name Wimm. For the veterans among your Wimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimm lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Wimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wimm in 1969 was 40, and 55 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimm 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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