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Imray Family History

Imray Surname Meaning

see Imrie.

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


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Where is the Imray family from?

You can see how Imray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imray family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Imray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 16 Imray families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Imray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Imray families in 1891.
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What did your Imray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nautical Publisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Imray. 34% of Imray men worked as a Nautical Publisher and 68% of Imray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imray were General Labourer and Home Duties.

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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 1939

  • Nautical Publisher
    34%
  • Licensed Victualler
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    25%
  • Home Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Imray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imray 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Imray. 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 177 military records available for the last name Imray. For the veterans among your Imray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imray lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Imray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Imray in 1968 was 73, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imray 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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