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Inkel Family History

Inkel 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: Winkel, Finkel, Rinkel, Hinkel, Dinkel, Unkel, Minkel, Insel, Kinkel

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Where is the Inkel family from?

You can see how Inkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Inkel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Inkel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Inkel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Inkel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inkel 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 Inkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Inkel. 50% of Inkel men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labourer
    20%

What Inkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Inkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inkel 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Inkel. 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 39 military records available for the last name Inkel. For the veterans among your Inkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inkel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Inkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Inkel in 1962 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inkel 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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