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Imlach Family History

Imlach Surname Meaning

Scottish (mainly Banffshire): topographic name from Gaelic imleach ‘marginal or marshy land’.

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


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Where is the Imlach family from?

You can see how Imlach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imlach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imlach families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Imlach families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Imlach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Imlach families in 1911.
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What did your Imlach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Imlach. 100% of Imlach 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

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Imlach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imlach 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Imlach. 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 316 military records available for the last name Imlach. For the veterans among your Imlach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imlach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Imlach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Imlach in 1963 was 77, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imlach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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