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Imeson Family History

Imeson Surname Meaning

English: variant either of Emmeson (see Empson) or of Emerson.

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


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Where is the Imeson family from?

You can see how Imeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 206 Imeson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Imeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Imeson families in 1891.
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What did your Imeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Imeson. 20% of Imeson men worked as a House Painter and 78% of Imeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imeson were Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    20%
  • Farm Horseman
    20%
  • Painter decorator
    20%
  • Window Cleaner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Imeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imeson 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Imeson. 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 463 military records available for the last name Imeson. For the veterans among your Imeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imeson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Imeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Imeson in 1949 was 40, and 97 in 2004.

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