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Ims Family History

Ims Name Meaning

see Imms .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Im, Imm, Nims, Imes, Iams, Mims, Ems, Tims, Sims, Wims

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Where is the Ims family from?

You can see how Ims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ims family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Ims families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Ims's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ims surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ims. 100% of Ims women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ims 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Ims. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ims. For the veterans among your Ims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ims lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ims in 1949 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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