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Immell Family History

Immell 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: Immel, Kimmell, Isbell, Himmel, Kimmel, Zimmel, Rimmel, Imel, Idell

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Where is the Immell family from?

You can see how Immell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Immell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Immell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Immell families living in Sussex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Immell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Immell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Immell 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 Immell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Immell. 43% of Immell men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Immell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Immell were Supervisor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Printer
    11%
  • Supervisor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Immell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Immell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Immell 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Immell. 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 242 military records available for the last name Immell. For the veterans among your Immell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Immell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Immell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Immell in 1962 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Immell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Immell 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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