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Imglis Family History

Imglis 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: Inglis, Melis, Malis, Molis, Ingles, Inglish, Miles, English, Malik

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Where is the Imglis family from?

You can see how Imglis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imglis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Imglis families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Imglis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Imglis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Imglis families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Imglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imglis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Imglis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Imglis. For the veterans among your Imglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Imglis

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