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Imoto Family History

Imoto 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: Kimoto, Ito, Muto, Mato, Mota, Iwamoto, Proto, Toto, Soto, Mott

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Where is the Imoto family from?

You can see how Imoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imoto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Imoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Imoto families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Imoto's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Imoto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imoto 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 Imoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imoto. 40% of Imoto men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Imoto women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imoto were Carpenter and Farm Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Keeps Boarders
    25%
  • House Keeper
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Imoto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Imoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imoto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Imoto. 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 257 military records available for the last name Imoto. For the veterans among your Imoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imoto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Imoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Imoto in 1963 was 92, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imoto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imoto 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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