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Imre Family History

Imre Surname Meaning

Hungarian: from the personal name Imre Hungarian equivalent of Amery.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Imre family from?

You can see how Imre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Imre families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Imre's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Imre families in 1891.
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What did your Imre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imre. 72% of Imre men worked as a 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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Imre lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Imre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Imre in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imre 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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