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Impens Family History

Impens 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: Imes, Ivens, Tippens, Lippens, Simpers, Emens, Spens, Meng, Kampen

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Where is the Impens family from?

You can see how Impens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Impens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Impens families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Impens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Impens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Impens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Impens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Impens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Impens 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Impens. 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 37 military records available for the last name Impens. For the veterans among your Impens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Impens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Impens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Impens in 1965 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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