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Wimpsett Family History

Wimpsett 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, Lipsett, Winesett, Wimsatt, Winsett, Wimpey, Whitsett

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Where is the Wimpsett family from?

You can see how Wimpsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimpsett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimpsett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wimpsett families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wimpsett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Wimpsett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimpsett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wimpsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operating was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wimpsett. 50% of Wimpsett men worked as an Operating. .

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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

  • Operating
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Wimpsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimpsett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wimpsett. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wimpsett. For the veterans among your Wimpsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimpsett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wimpsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wimpsett in 1966 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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