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Imlay Family History

Imlay Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Imlach.

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


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Where is the Imlay family from?

You can see how Imlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imlay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Imlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Imlay families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Imlay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Imlay families in 1911.
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What did your Imlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imlay. 19% of Imlay men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Imlay women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imlay were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Imlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imlay 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Imlay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Imlay. For the veterans among your Imlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imlay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Imlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Imlay in 1959 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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