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Inay Family History

Inay 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: Nay, Snay, Sinay, May, Hay, Kay, Day, Gray, Ray, Say

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Where is the Inay family from?

You can see how Inay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Inay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Inay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Inay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Inay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Inay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Inay. 27% of Inay men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Inay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Inay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inay 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Inay. 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 20 military records available for the last name Inay. For the veterans among your Inay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Inay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Inay in 1968 was 20, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Inay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inay 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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