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Imerson Family History

Imerson 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: Merson, Iverson, Jimerson, Simerson, Emerson, Amerson, Person

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Where is the Imerson family from?

You can see how Imerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Imerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Imerson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imerson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Imerson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imerson 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 Imerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Imerson. 100% of Imerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Imerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Imerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imerson 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Imerson. 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 89 military records available for the last name Imerson. For the veterans among your Imerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imerson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Imerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Imerson in 1961 was 31, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imerson 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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