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Inghram Family History

Inghram Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ingram.

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


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Where is the Inghram family from?

You can see how Inghram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inghram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inghram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Inghram families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Inghram's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Inghram families in 1911.
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What did your Inghram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inghram. 24% of Inghram men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Inghram women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inghram were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    16%

What Inghram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Inghram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inghram 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Inghram. 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 887 military records available for the last name Inghram. For the veterans among your Inghram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inghram lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Inghram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Inghram in 1949 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inghram 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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