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Imus Family History

Imus Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Eymess from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ecka ‘blade (of a sword)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Imus family from?

You can see how Imus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Imus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Imus family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Imus's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Imus families in 1891.
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What did your Imus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imus. 29% of Imus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Imus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imus were Attendant and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Imus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imus 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Imus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Imus. For the veterans among your Imus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Imus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Imus in 1962 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imus 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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