Origins of the Imlay surname
About the Imlays
We have a total of 955 records for people with the last name Imlay.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Imlays.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Imlay family's history
Interesting facts about Imlay
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Imlays most likely to marry?
Resers
What are the most common Imlay first names?
John
Alexander
Mary
Margaret
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Imlays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Imlays in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Domestic Servant
3
F S
3
Farmer's Daur
3
Farmers Daughter
3
Common male occupations for Imlays in 1921
Farmer
6
Mason
6
Coach Painter
4
Farm Servant
4
Farmer's Son
4
