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Wimple Family History

Wimple 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: Wimble, Fimple, Wemple, Gimple, Wimpee, Kimple, Temple, Windle

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Where is the Wimple family from?

You can see how Wimple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimple family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Wimple families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimple's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wimple families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimple 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 Wimple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimple. 54% of Wimple men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wimple women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wimple were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wimple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimple 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wimple. 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 300 military records available for the last name Wimple. For the veterans among your Wimple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimple lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wimple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wimple in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimple 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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