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Imner Family History

Imner 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: Imber, Imler, Immer, Ikner, Isner, Pinner, Eigner, Mier, Limmer

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Where is the Imner family from?

You can see how Imner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Imner families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Imner family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Imner's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Imner families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Imner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Imner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Imner. For the veterans among your Imner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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