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Imes Name Meaning

Altered form of English Iams . English: unexplained. This surname is virtually non-existing in Britain. Probably also an Americanized form of North German Eims: patronymic from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Agimo formed with agi ‘point edge (of a sword)’.

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


Similar surnames: Ames, Imel, Ives, Simes, Himes, Ines, Haimes, Ambs, Kimes, Omer

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Where is the Imes family from?

You can see how Imes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Imes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Imes families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Imes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Imes families in 1911.
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What did your Imes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Imes. 100% of Imes men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 860 immigration records available for the last name Imes. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Imes. For the veterans among your Imes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Imes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Imes in 1948 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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