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Imig Family History

Imig Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Im(m)o (see Imm).

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


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Where is the Imig family from?

You can see how Imig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Imig families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Imig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Imig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Imig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imig. 43% of Imig men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Imig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imig were Manager and Coowner.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Coowner
    15%

What Imig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Imig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imig 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Imig. 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 347 military records available for the last name Imig. For the veterans among your Imig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Imig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Imig in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imig 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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