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Impton Family History

Impton 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: Kimpton, Impson, Hampton, Upton, Ireton, Rampton, Gupton, Lupton

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Where is the Impton family from?

You can see how Impton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Impton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Impton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Impton families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Impton's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Impton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Impton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Impton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Impton. 100% of Impton 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Impton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Impton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Impton. 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 16 military records available for the last name Impton. For the veterans among your Impton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Impton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Impton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Impton in 1966 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

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