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Imschweiler Family History

Imschweiler 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: Schweiger, Schwegler, Schweizer, Schweiker, Schneller, Schreier

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Where is the Imschweiler family from?

You can see how Imschweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imschweiler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Imschweiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Imschweiler family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Imschweiler's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Imschweiler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imschweiler 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 Imschweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imschweiler. 25% of Imschweiler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Imschweiler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imschweiler were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Imschweiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Imschweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imschweiler 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Imschweiler. 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 188 military records available for the last name Imschweiler. For the veterans among your Imschweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imschweiler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Imschweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Imschweiler in 1951 was 46, and 74 in 2003.

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