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Idnay Family History

Idnay 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: Day, Sidney, Ida, Dunay, Adney, Nay, Dray, Kidney, Aday, Imlay

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Where is the Idnay family from?

You can see how Idnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idnay family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Idnay family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Idnay's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Idnay families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Idnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idnay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Idnay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Idnay. For the veterans among your Idnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idnay lifespan?

Average Idnay life expectancy in 2004 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idnay 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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