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Wimp Family History

Wimp Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. The derogatory English word wimp denoting a feeble person is far too recent to be the source of a surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wimp family from?

You can see how Wimp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Wimp families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wimp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wimp families in 1891.
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What did your Wimp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimp. 38% of Wimp men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wimp women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wimp were Rancher and Waitress.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Rancher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wimp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimp 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Wimp. 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 355 military records available for the last name Wimp. For the veterans among your Wimp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimp lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wimp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wimp in 1957 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimp 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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