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Imsen Family History

Imsen 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: Ipsen, Ibsen, Olsen, Imber, Eisen, Elsen, Osen, Moen, Iden, Nissen

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Where is the Imsen family from?

You can see how Imsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Imsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Imsen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Imsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Imsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Imsen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Imsen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Imsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imsen 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Imsen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Imsen. For the veterans among your Imsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imsen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1980, in the United States, Imsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Imsen in 1976 was 74, and 82 in 1980.

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