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Imse Family History

Imse 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: Ilse, Imre, Im, Rose, Hase, Hose, Fuse, Imm, Rase, Kase

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Where is the Imse family from?

You can see how Imse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Imse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Imse families living in Devon. This was about 86% of all the recorded Imse's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Imse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imse 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 Imse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imse. 25% of Imse men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Imse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Imse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imse 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Imse. 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 56 military records available for the last name Imse. For the veterans among your Imse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Imse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Imse in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imse 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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