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Iemma Family History

Iemma 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: Gemma, Lemma, Emma, Demma, Imm, Kempa, Temme, Somma, Emm, Hemme

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Where is the Iemma family from?

You can see how Iemma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iemma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Iemma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Iemma families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iemma's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Iemma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iemma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Iemma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iemma. 100% of Iemma 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Iemma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Iemma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iemma 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Iemma. 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 45 military records available for the last name Iemma. For the veterans among your Iemma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iemma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Iemma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Iemma in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iemma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iemma 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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