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Imrie Family History

Imrie Surname Meaning

Scottish (of Norman origin): variant of Amory or Emery.

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


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Where is the Imrie family from?

You can see how Imrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Imrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 32 Imrie families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Imrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Imrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imrie 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 Imrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Imrie. 20% of Imrie men worked as a Farmer and 91% of Imrie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imrie were None and Bank Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Colliery Coal Filler Below Heavy Work
    14%
  • General Labourer (building
    14%
  • None
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Bank Clerk
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Imrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imrie 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Imrie. 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 Imrie. For the veterans among your Imrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imrie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Imrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Imrie in 1959 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imrie 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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