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Imail Family History

Imail Surname 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: Ismail, Imai, Smail, Main, Fail, Imam, Quail, Mair, Iwai, Maul

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Where is the Imail family from?

You can see how Imail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imail family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Imail families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imail's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Imail families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Imail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imail 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Imail. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Imail. For the veterans among your Imail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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