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Inglish Family History

Inglish Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Inglis. English: variant of English.

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


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Where is the Inglish family from?

You can see how Inglish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inglish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inglish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 74 Inglish families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Inglish's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Inglish families in 1911.
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What did your Inglish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inglish. 48% of Inglish men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Inglish women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inglish were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Inglish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Inglish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inglish 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Inglish. 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 921 military records available for the last name Inglish. For the veterans among your Inglish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inglish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Inglish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Inglish in 1963 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inglish 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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