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Imhof Family History

Imhof Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Imhoff.

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


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Where is the Imhof family from?

You can see how Imhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imhof family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Imhof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Imhof families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Imhof's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Imhof families in 1891.
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What did your Imhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Imhof. 100% of Imhof 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%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Imhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imhof 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Imhof. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Imhof. For the veterans among your Imhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imhof lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Imhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Imhof in 1951 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imhof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imhof 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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