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Innis Family History

Innis Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Innes . English: variant of Ince .

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


Similar surnames: Ennis, Inniss, Inness, Ines, Innes, Minnis, Finnie, Kinnie, Winnie

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Where is the Innis family from?

You can see how Innis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Innis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Innis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 91 Innis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Innis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Innis families in 1911.
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What did your Innis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Innis. 48% of Innis men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Innis women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Innis were Engineer and Clerk. .

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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
    48%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Laborer
    5%
  • Engineer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Innis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Innis 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Innis. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Innis. For the veterans among your Innis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Innis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Innis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Innis in 1951 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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