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Iiams Family History

Iiams Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Iams. Compare Ijams.

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


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Where is the Iiams family from?

You can see how Iiams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iiams family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iiams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Iiams families living in Missouri. This was about 66% of all the recorded Iiams's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Iiams families in 1880.
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What did your Iiams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iiams. 45% of Iiams men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Iiams women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iiams were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Iiams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Iiams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iiams 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Iiams. 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 520 military records available for the last name Iiams. For the veterans among your Iiams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iiams lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Iiams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Iiams in 1959 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

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