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Wimbs Family History

Wimbs Name 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: Timbs, Wims, Mimbs, Simos, Wilby, Wiles, Nims, Wimble, Ambs, Imes

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Where is the Wimbs family from?

You can see how Wimbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wimbs family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wimbs's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Wimbs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimbs 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 Wimbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimbs. 55% of Wimbs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wimbs women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wimbs were Farmer and Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Wimbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimbs 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wimbs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Wimbs. For the veterans among your Wimbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimbs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wimbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wimbs in 1966 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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