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Inglesby Family History

Inglesby Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (East Lothian): variant of Ingoldsby.

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


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Where is the Inglesby family from?

You can see how Inglesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inglesby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inglesby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Inglesby families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Inglesby's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Inglesby families in 1911.
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What did your Inglesby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inglesby. 25% of Inglesby men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Inglesby women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inglesby were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Funeral Director
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Inglesby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Inglesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inglesby 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Inglesby. 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 497 military records available for the last name Inglesby. For the veterans among your Inglesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inglesby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Inglesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Inglesby in 1959 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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