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Idem Family History

Idem Surname 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: Ide, Iden, Eidem, Idema, Odem, Im, Ida, Adam, Eden, Imm

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Where is the Idem family from?

You can see how Idem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Idem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Idem families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Idem's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Idem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Idem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idem 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Idem. 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 28 military records available for the last name Idem. For the veterans among your Idem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Idem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Idem in 1963 was 76, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idem ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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