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Ima Family History

Ima Name 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, Ma, Ida, Imm, Imam, Zima, Imai, Lima, Sima, Gima

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Where is the Ima family from?

You can see how Ima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ima family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Ima family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Ima's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Ima families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ima ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ima ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ima 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ima. 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 77 military records available for the last name Ima. For the veterans among your Ima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ima lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ima in 1961 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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