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Ingison Family History

Ingison 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: Kinnison, Ingerson, Hingson, Singson, Kingston, Anson, Nelson

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Where is the Ingison family from?

You can see how Ingison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ingison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ingison families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ingison's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ingison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ingison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ingison. 34% of Ingison men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ingison women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ingison were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Ingison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Ingison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingison 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ingison. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ingison. For the veterans among your Ingison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ingison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ingison in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ingison 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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