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Inges Family History

Inges Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Innes, Minges, Ines, Ingles, Inge, Inger, Dinges, Ingels, Engel

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Where is the Inges family from?

You can see how Inges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inges family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inges families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Inges families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Inges's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Inges families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Inges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inges 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Inges. 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 14 military records available for the last name Inges. For the veterans among your Inges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inges lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Inges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Inges in 1978 was 63, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inges ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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