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Inlay Family History

Inlay Name 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: Imlay, Finlay, Nay, Insley, Islam, Onley, Iley, Inman, Lay, Finley

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Where is the Inlay family from?

You can see how Inlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Inlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Inlay families living in Nebraska. This was about 91% of all the recorded Inlay's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Inlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Inlay. 100% of Inlay men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Inlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inlay 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Inlay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Inlay. For the veterans among your Inlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inlay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Inlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Inlay in 1972 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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