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Inskip Family History

Inskip Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Inskip in Lancashire.

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


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Where is the Inskip family from?

You can see how Inskip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inskip family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inskip families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Inskip families living in British Columbia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Inskip's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Inskip families in 1911.
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What did your Inskip ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Inskip. 13% of Inskip men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Inskip women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inskip were Gardener and Unp Domes Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Plumber
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Unp Domes Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Inskip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inskip 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Inskip. 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 729 military records available for the last name Inskip. For the veterans among your Inskip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inskip lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Inskip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Inskip in 1966 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inskip 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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