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Ings Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Ing with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ing, Inga, Ines, Rings, Inge, Inks, Dings, Mings, Kings, King

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Where is the Ings family from?

You can see how Ings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Ings families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ings's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Ings families in 1911.
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What did your Ings ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ings. 88% of Ings men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ings women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    88%
  • Farm Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Ings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ings 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21,000 military records available for the last name Ings. For the veterans among your Ings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ings lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ings in 1959 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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