This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Inkles family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Inkles Family History

Inkles 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: Ingles, Winkles, Ingle, Insley, Winkler, Finkle, Winkley, Tinkler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Inkles family from?

You can see how Inkles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inkles family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Inkles family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Inkles's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Inkles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inkles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Inkles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Inkles. 100% of Inkles men worked as a Coal Hewer and 67% of Inkles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Inkles | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Inkles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Inkles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inkles census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Inkles

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Inkles. 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.

View all Inkles immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Inkles. For the veterans among your Inkles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Inkles military records

You've only scratched the surface of Inkles family history

Discover More

What is the average Inkles lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Inkles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Inkles in 1980 was 77, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Inkles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inkles 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Inkles family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial