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Imper Family History

Imper Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Imber, Imler, Immer, Simper, Tipper, Kiper, Mier, Limmer, Kuper

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Where is the Imper family from?

You can see how Imper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Imper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Imper families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Imper's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Imper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Imper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imper. 100% of Imper men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Imper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imper 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Imper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Imper. For the veterans among your Imper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imper lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Imper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Imper in 1969 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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