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Wimpey Family History

Wimpey Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a shortened form of Wimpory also of uncertain origin.

Sir Elijah Impey an 18th-century English judge had an illegitimate son who bore this name.

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


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Where is the Wimpey family from?

You can see how Wimpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimpey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimpey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Wimpey families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wimpey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wimpey families in 1891.
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What did your Wimpey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wimpey. 100% of Wimpey 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wimpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimpey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Wimpey. 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 391 military records available for the last name Wimpey. For the veterans among your Wimpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimpey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wimpey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wimpey in 1955 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimpey 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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