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Imperiale Name Meaning

Italian: from Latin imperialis ‘imperial’ either denoting someone of aristocratic lineage or a nickname for a haughty person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Imperial, Perillo, Imparato, Speziale, Parziale, Merle, Imperatore

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Where is the Imperiale family from?

You can see how Imperiale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imperiale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Imperiale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Imperiale families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Imperiale's in USA. New York had the highest population of Imperiale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imperiale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Imperiale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imperiale. 46% of Imperiale men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Imperiale women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imperiale were Forman and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Forman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Power Machine Operator
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Imperiale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imperiale 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Imperiale. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 389 military records available for the last name Imperiale. For the veterans among your Imperiale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imperiale lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Imperiale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Imperiale in 1957 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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