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Ihms Family History

Ihms 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: Ihm, Iams, Ohms, Im, Imm, Ohm, Nims, Shams, Ihle, Ives

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Where is the Ihms family from?

You can see how Ihms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ihms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ihms families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ihms's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ihms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihms 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 Ihms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ihms. 34% of Ihms men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Policeman
    23%
  • Plumber
    23%

What Ihms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Ihms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihms 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ihms. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ihms. For the veterans among your Ihms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihms lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ihms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ihms in 1966 was 73, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihms 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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