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Imbody Family History

Imbody Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Imboden.

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


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Where is the Imbody family from?

You can see how Imbody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imbody family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Imbody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Imbody family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imbody's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Imbody families in 1891.
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What did your Imbody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imbody. 24% of Imbody men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Imbody women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imbody were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Molder
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Imbody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imbody 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Imbody. 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 351 military records available for the last name Imbody. For the veterans among your Imbody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imbody lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Imbody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Imbody in 1964 was 72, and 56 in 2002.

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