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Inness Family History

Inness Surname Meaning

Scottish (Durham and Northumberland): variant of Innes.

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


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Where is the Inness family from?

You can see how Inness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Inness families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Inness's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Inness families in 1911.
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What did your Inness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Inness. 75% of Inness men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Inness women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Fisherman
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Inness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Inness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inness 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Inness. 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 737 military records available for the last name Inness. For the veterans among your Inness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inness lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Inness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Inness in 1952 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inness 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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