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Immel Family History

Immel Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Im(m)o (see Imm).

Compare Emel, Emil, Himel, and Hymel.

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


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Where is the Immel family from?

You can see how Immel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Immel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Immel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Immel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Immel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Immel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Immel 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 Immel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Immel. 25% of Immel men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Immel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Immel were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    9%

What Immel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Immel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Immel 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Immel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Immel. For the veterans among your Immel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Immel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Immel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Immel in 1942 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Immel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Immel 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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