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Wimpee Family History

Wimpee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wimpey.

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


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Where is the Wimpee family from?

You can see how Wimpee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimpee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimpee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Wimpee families living in Essex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Wimpee's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wimpee families in 1891.
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What did your Wimpee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimpee. 34% of Wimpee men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wimpee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wimpee were Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Painter
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Wimpee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wimpee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimpee 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 Wimpee. 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 600 military records available for the last name Wimpee. For the veterans among your Wimpee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimpee lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wimpee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wimpee in 1949 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimpee 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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