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Imsell Family History

Imsell 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: Isbell, Gesell, Sell, Bissell, Ramsell, Rosell, Lasell, Amsel, Ansell

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Where is the Imsell family from?

You can see how Imsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imsell family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Imsell families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Imsell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Imsell families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Imsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imsell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Imsell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Imsell. For the veterans among your Imsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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