Wimsey family name history and map

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Wimsey in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 35 people named Wimsey in Ireland: 19 men and 16 women.

Counties with Wimsey in Ireland

Most Wimseys were found in Sligo (29), with smaller numbers in Leitrim (6).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Wimsey average age in 1911

The average Wimsey in 1911 was 27.7 years old, though with only 35 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Wimsey literacy in 1911

Of the Wimseys whose literacy was recorded, 67.9% could both read and write, 7.1% could read but not write, and 25% could do neither.

Wimsey common first names

Among the Wimseys were men named Patrick (5), Thomas (3), John (2), Martin (2) and Christopher C and women named Annie (2), Bridget (2), Anne, Annie J and Catherine.

Wimsey occupations in 1911

The most common entry on a Wimsey's census form was "Scholar"; 34.3% (12) were children at school. Among the rest, the most common occupations were farmer (11.4%), general labourer (8.6%), shopkeeper / shop assistant / dealer (5.7%) and carter / driver / groom (2.9%).

What religion is Wimsey?

Wimseys were predominantly Roman Catholic (80%).

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Wimsey statistics (1911)

Number: 35
Rank: 6,988
Average Age: 28

Wimsey in the USA (2020)

Number: 0
Rank: 0

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero. 

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