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Imison Family History

Imison Surname Meaning

see Emmerson. see Imeson itself a form of Empson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Imison family from?

You can see how Imison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Imison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Imison families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Imison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Imison families in 1891.
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What did your Imison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Imison. 100% of Imison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Imison 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Imison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imison 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Imison. 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 96 military records available for the last name Imison. For the veterans among your Imison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imison lifespan?

Average Imison life expectancy in 1985 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imison 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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