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Immens Family History

Immens 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: Timmons, Simmons, Kimmons, Imes, Emmons, Ommen, Irmen, Kamens, Ivens

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Where is the Immens family from?

You can see how Immens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Immens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Immens families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Immens families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Immens's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Immens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Immens 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 123 census records available for the last name Immens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Immens 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Immens. 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 18 military records available for the last name Immens. For the veterans among your Immens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Immens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Immens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Immens in 1967 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Immens 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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