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Insor Family History

Insor Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ensor, Winsor, Anson, Pinson, Noor, Rasor, Ipson, Kinson, Windsor

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Where is the Insor family from?

You can see how Insor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Insor family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Insor families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Insor's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Insor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Insor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Insor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Insor. 100% of Insor men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Insor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Insor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Insor 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Insor. 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 25 military records available for the last name Insor. For the veterans among your Insor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Insor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Insor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Insor

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