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Imms Family History

Imms Surname Meaning

variant of Imm with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Imms family from?

You can see how Imms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Imms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Imms families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Imms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Imms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imms 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 Imms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Imms. 100% of Imms men worked as a Builders Labourer and 96% of Imms 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    5%

What Imms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Imms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imms 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Imms. 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 301 military records available for the last name Imms. For the veterans among your Imms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imms lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Imms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Imms in 1968 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imms 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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