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Impy Family History

Impy 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: Wimpy, May, Im, Moy, Imm, Imam, Espy, Iley, Imai, Sippy

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Where is the Impy family from?

You can see how Impy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Impy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Impy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Impy families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Impy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Impy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Impy 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 336 census records available for the last name Impy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Impy 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Impy. 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 20 military records available for the last name Impy. For the veterans among your Impy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Impy lifespan?

Average Impy life expectancy in 2004 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Impy 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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