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Wimette Family History

Wimette 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: Minette, Binette, Mette, Pinette, Witte, Fisette, Piette, Lirette

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Where is the Wimette family from?

You can see how Wimette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wimette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Wimette family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wimette's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Wimette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wimette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wimette. 100% of Wimette men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Wimette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimette 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 Wimette. 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 Wimette. For the veterans among your Wimette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wimette lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1989, in the United States, Wimette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wimette in 1983 was 64, and 49 in 1989.

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