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Wimsett Family History

Wimsett Surname Meaning

English (Kent): perhaps a habitational name from Winstead Hill (Kent) recorded as Wincett Hill in 1770. Compare Winsett.

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


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Where is the Wimsett family from?

You can see how Wimsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimsett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wimsett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Wimsett families living in Kent. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wimsett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wimsett families in 1891.
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What did your Wimsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wimsett. 89% of Wimsett 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
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wimsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimsett 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Wimsett. 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 379 military records available for the last name Wimsett. For the veterans among your Wimsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimsett lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wimsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wimsett in 1946 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimsett 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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