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Ihmels Family History

Ihmels 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: Imes, Imel, Chmela, Immel, Ohmes, Shiels, Huels, Ingels, Isbell, Helm

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Where is the Ihmels family from?

You can see how Ihmels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihmels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ihmels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ihmels families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ihmels's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ihmels families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Ihmels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihmels 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ihmels. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ihmels. For the veterans among your Ihmels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihmels lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ihmels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ihmels in 1964 was 85, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihmels 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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