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Insana Family History

Insana Surname Meaning

Italian: probably an unflattering nickname from Sicilian insanu ‘insane crazy’.

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


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Where is the Insana family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Insana. 50% of Insana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Insana women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Insana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Insana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Insana 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Insana. 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 164 military records available for the last name Insana. For the veterans among your Insana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Insana lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Insana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Insana in 1965 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Insana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Insana 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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