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Inkes Family History

Inkes 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, Ines, Inks, Ickes, Winkel, Anker, Hines, Kinker, Rokes, Bines

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Where is the Inkes family from?

You can see how Inkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Inkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Inkes families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Inkes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Inkes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inkes 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 Inkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Inkes. 100% of Inkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Inkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inkes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Inkes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Inkes. For the veterans among your Inkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inkes lifespan?

Average Inkes life expectancy in 1972 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inkes 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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