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Insco Family History

Insco Surname Meaning

English: variant of Inscoe.

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


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Where is the Insco family from?

You can see how Insco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Insco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Insco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Insco families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Insco's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Insco families in 1911.
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What did your Insco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Insco. 48% of Insco men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Insco women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Insco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Insco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Insco 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Insco. 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 541 military records available for the last name Insco. For the veterans among your Insco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Insco lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Insco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Insco in 1952 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Insco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Insco 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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