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Imlah Family History

Imlah Surname Meaning

see Imlach.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Imlah family from?

You can see how Imlah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imlah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imlah families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Imlah family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Imlah's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Imlah families in 1891.
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What did your Imlah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imlah. 100% of Imlah men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Imlah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imlah 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Imlah. 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 462 military records available for the last name Imlah. For the veterans among your Imlah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imlah lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Imlah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Imlah in 1964 was 72, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imlah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imlah 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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