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Imbry Family History

Imbry 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: Embry, Imber, Dobry, Aubry, Mory, Amory, Emery, Mery, Ivory, Irby

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Where is the Imbry family from?

You can see how Imbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imbry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imbry families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Imbry families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imbry's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Imbry families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imbry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Imbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imbry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Imbry. 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 military records available for the last name Imbry. For the veterans among your Imbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imbry lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Imbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Imbry in 1985 was 74, and 83 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imbry 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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