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Wimsatt Name Meaning

English: variant of Wimsett .

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


Similar surnames: Wimsett, Wiatt, Winesett, Wilcutt, Matt, Whitsitt, Wiman, Hiatt, Witt

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Where is the Wimsatt family from?

You can see how Wimsatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimsatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wimsatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Wimsatt family living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wimsatt's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Wimsatt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimsatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wimsatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wimsatt. 35% of Wimsatt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wimsatt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wimsatt were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wimsatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimsatt 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Wimsatt. 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 500 military records available for the last name Wimsatt. For the veterans among your Wimsatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimsatt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wimsatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wimsatt in 1955 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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