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Impson Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Empson . This form of the surname is now more common in the US than in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Simpson, Ipson, Lipson, Dopson, Rapson, Iveson, Ison, Tompson

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Where is the Impson family from?

You can see how Impson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Impson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Impson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Impson families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Impson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Impson families in 1911.
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What did your Impson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Impson. 35% of Impson men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Impson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Impson were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Impson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Impson 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Impson. 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 826 military records available for the last name Impson. For the veterans among your Impson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Impson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Impson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Impson in 1959 was 23, and 88 in 2004.

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