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Imken Family History

Imken 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: Timken, Ken, Imber, Moen, Iden, Picken, Ike, Limke, Ipsen, Itkin

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Where is the Imken family from?

You can see how Imken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Imken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Imken families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Imken's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Imken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imken 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 Imken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imken. 40% of Imken men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Partner
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Imken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Imken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imken 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Imken. 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 176 military records available for the last name Imken. For the veterans among your Imken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Imken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Imken in 1967 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imken 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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