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Imperator Family History

Imperator 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, Imperatore, Imparato, Prator, Prater, Smeaton, Liberato

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Where is the Imperator family from?

You can see how Imperator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imperator family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Imperator families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Imperator's in USA. New York had the highest population of Imperator families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imperator 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 Imperator ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Imperator family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Imperator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imperator 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Imperator. 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 9 military records available for the last name Imperator. For the veterans among your Imperator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imperator lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Imperator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Imperator in 1970 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imperator

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imperator 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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