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Imelda Family History

Imelda 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: Melia, Ikeda, Umeda, Imel, Melka, Imada, Mella, Meda, Imfeld, Melde

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Where is the Imelda family from?

You can see how Imelda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imelda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Imelda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Imelda families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Imelda's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Imelda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imelda 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 Imelda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imelda. 67% of Imelda women 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Teachers
    34%

What Imelda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Imelda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imelda 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Imelda. 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 2 military records available for the last name Imelda. For the veterans among your Imelda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imelda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Imelda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Imelda in 1967 was 85, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imelda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imelda 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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