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Impell Family History

Impell 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: Isbell, Pell, Zimpel, Capell, Imel, Gimpel, Dupell, Idell, Aspell

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Where is the Impell family from?

You can see how Impell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Impell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Impell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Impell families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Impell's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Impell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Impell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Impell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Impell 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 immigration records available for the last name Impell. 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 Impell. For the veterans among your Impell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Impell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Impell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Impell in 1968 was 52, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Impell 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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