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Wimmell Family History

Wimmell 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: Kimmell, Himmel, Wimmer, Wivell, Kimmel, Zimmel, Rimmel, Widell

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Where is the Wimmell family from?

You can see how Wimmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimmell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimmell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wimmell families living in New Jersey. This was about 69% of all the recorded Wimmell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wimmell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimmell 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 Wimmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wimmell. 100% of Wimmell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wimmell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Wimmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimmell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wimmell. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wimmell. For the veterans among your Wimmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimmell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Wimmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wimmell in 1980 was 68, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimmell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimmell 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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