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Irmay Family History

Irmay 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: Ismay, May, Gray, Ray, Orman, Imam, Demay, Inman, Imai, Pray

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Where is the Irmay family from?

You can see how Irmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irmay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Irmay families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Irmay families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Irmay's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Irmay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Irmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irmay 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 immigration records available for the last name Irmay. 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 military records available for the last name Irmay. For the veterans among your Irmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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