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Wimmett Family History

Wimmett 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: Wimsett, Wimmer, Emmett, Kimmet, Grimmett, Hammett, Willett, Wickett

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Where is the Wimmett family from?

You can see how Wimmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimmett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimmett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wimmett families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wimmett's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Wimmett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimmett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wimmett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wimmett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Wimmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimmett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wimmett. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wimmett. For the veterans among your Wimmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimmett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Wimmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Wimmett in 1971 was 61, and 55 in 1995.

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