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Imaye Family History

Imaye 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: Maye, May, Maze, Mayer, Mayen, Imam, Mace, Mare, Haye, Amaya

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Where is the Imaye family from?

You can see how Imaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imaye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Imaye family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Imaye's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Imaye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imaye 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 24 census records available for the last name Imaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imaye 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Imaye. 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 1 military records available for the last name Imaye. For the veterans among your Imaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imaye lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Imaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Imaye in 1988 was 73, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imaye 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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