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Imson Family History

Imson 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: Ipson, Ison, Simson, Impson, Timson, Son, Simon, Samson, Jason, Elson

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Where is the Imson family from?

You can see how Imson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Imson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Imson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Imson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Imson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Imson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Imson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Imson. For the veterans among your Imson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Imson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Imson in 1976 was 69, and 54 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imson 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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