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Impala Family History

Impala 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: Pala, Imada, Kapala, Papa, Palm, Sala, Scala, Mula, Palla, Bala

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Impala 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 105 census records available for the last name Impala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Impala 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Impala. 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 29 military records available for the last name Impala. For the veterans among your Impala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Impala lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Impala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Impala in 1954 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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