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Inghem Family History

Inghem 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: Ingham, Ingle, Bingham, Ingber, Ingemi, Ingram, Kingham, Ingles, Inge

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Where is the Inghem family from?

You can see how Inghem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inghem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Inghem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Inghem family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Inghem's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Inghem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inghem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Inghem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inghem 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Inghem. 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 6 military records available for the last name Inghem. For the veterans among your Inghem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inghem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Inghem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Inghem in 1967 was 52, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inghem 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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