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Imbs Family History

Imbs 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: Ambs, Imes, Timbs, Mimbs, Imus, Im, Amos, Imm, Imber, Imam

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Where is the Imbs family from?

You can see how Imbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imbs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Imbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Imbs families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Imbs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Imbs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imbs 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 Imbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imbs. 100% of Imbs men worked as a 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

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Imbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imbs 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Imbs. 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 78 military records available for the last name Imbs. For the veterans among your Imbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imbs lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Imbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Imbs in 1958 was 62, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imbs 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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