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Wimmes Family History

Wimmes 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: Wimmer, Wilmes, Kimmes, Wimmers, Limmer, Wiles, Himmel, Kimmel

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Where is the Wimmes family from?

You can see how Wimmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimmes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wimmes family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimmes's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Wimmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimmes 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 44 census records available for the last name Wimmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimmes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wimmes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wimmes. For the veterans among your Wimmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimmes lifespan?

Average Wimmes life expectancy in 2002 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimmes 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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