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Imperata Family History

Imperata 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: Imperato, Imparato, Perata, Prata, Perala, Peralta, Imbert, Imperiale

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Where is the Imperata family from?

You can see how Imperata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imperata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Imperata families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Imperata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Imperata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imperata 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 Imperata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stevedore was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imperata. 100% of Imperata men worked as a Stevedore.

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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

  • Stevedore
    100%

What Imperata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Imperata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imperata 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Imperata. 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 8 military records available for the last name Imperata. For the veterans among your Imperata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imperata lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Imperata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Imperata in 1991 was 85, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imperata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imperata 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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