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Imperial Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from Italian Imperiale .

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


Similar surnames: Imperiale, Perrill, Simental, Perla, Mercil, Perna, Marcial, Imperato

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Where is the Imperial family from?

You can see how Imperial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imperial family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Imperial families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Imperial family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Imperial's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Imperial families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imperial surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Imperial ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imperial. 35% of Imperial men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Imperial women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imperial were Painter and Machine Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Imperial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imperial 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Imperial. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Imperial. For the veterans among your Imperial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imperial lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Imperial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Imperial in 1955 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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