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Innocent Name Meaning

French West Indian (mainly Haiti) and African (mainly Nigeria and Tanzania): from the French and English personal name Innocent Latin Innocentius from innocens ‘harmless non-violent’. This was borne by several Christian saints including a 4th-century bishop of Tortona Italy and a 6th-century bishop of Le Mans France. This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti and Nigeria. English (Yorkshire): nickname from Old French Middle English innocent ‘innocent holy saintly’.

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


Similar surnames: Innocenti, Vincent, D'innocenzo, Inocencio, Nolet, Nolen, Nobert

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Where is the Innocent family from?

You can see how Innocent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Innocent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Innocent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Innocent families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Innocent's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Innocent families in 1891.
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What did your Innocent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Innocent. 34% of Innocent men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Innocent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Innocent were Schoolmaster and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Aero Engine Fitter
    23%
  • Universal Grinder
    23%
  • Schoolmaster
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Innocent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Innocent 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Innocent. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Innocent. For the veterans among your Innocent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Innocent lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Innocent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Innocent in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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