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Imbie Family History

Imbie 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: Imrie, Imber, Imai, Kimble, Mabie, Wimble, Amble, Empie, Dobie, Dubie

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Where is the Imbie family from?

You can see how Imbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imbie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Imbie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imbie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Imbie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Imbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imbie 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Imbie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Imbie. For the veterans among your Imbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imbie lifespan?

Average Imbie life expectancy in 1981 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imbie 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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