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Imis Family History

Imis 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: Mis, Imes, Amis, Imus, Imig, Im, Reis, Min, Amin, Amos

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Where is the Imis family from?

You can see how Imis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Imis families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Imis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Imis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Imis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Imis. For the veterans among your Imis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imis

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