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Imel Name Meaning

German: variant or altered form of Immel . This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Emel .

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


Similar surnames: Imes, Immel, Eitel, Emel, Axel, Giel, Hamel, Keel, Ibe, Merl

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Where is the Imel family from?

You can see how Imel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Imel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Imel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Imel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Imel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Imel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imel. 28% of Imel men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Imel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imel were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Imel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imel 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Imel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Imel. For the veterans among your Imel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Imel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Imel in 1957 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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