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Imeby Family History

Imeby 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: Smeby, Iley, Emery, Mery, Amey, Imes, Imel, Irby, Melby, Beeby

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Where is the Imeby family from?

You can see how Imeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imeby family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Imeby family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imeby's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Imeby families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Imeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imeby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Imeby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Imeby. For the veterans among your Imeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imeby lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imeby

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