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Inkster Family History

Inkster Name Meaning

Scottish (Orkney and Shetland): habitational name from Inkster in Gorseness (Orkney). The placename derives from an uncertain initial element + Old Norse sǽtr ‘mountain pasture shieling’ or setr ‘house dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Nester, Finster, Linster, Ivester, Minster, Master, Plaster, Winter

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Where is the Inkster family from?

You can see how Inkster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inkster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Inkster families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 50 Inkster families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Inkster's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Inkster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inkster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inkster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Inkster. 67% of Inkster men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Inkster women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inkster were Clerk and School Teacher. .

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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
    67%
  • Labourer
    6%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Student
    15%
  • School Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Inkster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inkster 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 Inkster. 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 989 military records available for the last name Inkster. For the veterans among your Inkster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inkster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Inkster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Inkster in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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