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Imy Family History

Imy 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: Im, Imm, Amy, Ivy, Kim, May, Hay, Ma, Kay, Day

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Where is the Imy family from?

You can see how Imy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Imy families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Imy family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Imy's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Imy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Imy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imy 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Imy. 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 13 military records available for the last name Imy. For the veterans among your Imy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Imy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Imy in 1969 was 72, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imy 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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