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Imos Family History

Imos 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: Amos, Simos, Imes, Imus, Im, Kos, Simon, Moss, Roos, Ito

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Where is the Imos family from?

You can see how Imos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imos family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Imos family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Imos's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Imos families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Imos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imos 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Imos. 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 2 military records available for the last name Imos. For the veterans among your Imos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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