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Imamura Family History

Imamura Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 今村 ‘the present village’. This is a common placename and surname throughout Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Imamura family from?

You can see how Imamura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imamura family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imamura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Imamura families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Imamura's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Imamura families in 1911.
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What did your Imamura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imamura. 36% of Imamura men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Imamura women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imamura were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Packer
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Imamura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imamura 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Imamura. 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 551 military records available for the last name Imamura. For the veterans among your Imamura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imamura lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Imamura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Imamura in 1964 was 90, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imamura 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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