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Imholt Family History

Imholt 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: Imholte, Holt, Molt, Imhoff, Umholtz, Imhof, Mole, Mort, Holm, Most

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Where is the Imholt family from?

You can see how Imholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imholt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Imholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Imholt families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Imholt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Imholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imholt 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 Imholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imholt. 25% of Imholt men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Florist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%

What Imholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Imholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imholt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Imholt. 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 88 military records available for the last name Imholt. For the veterans among your Imholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imholt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Imholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Imholt in 1961 was 54, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imholt 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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