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Inglese Name Meaning

Italian: ethnic name denoting someone of English origin from Italian Inglese ‘English’.

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


Similar surnames: Ingles, Inglis, Inglett, Angles, Inglesby, Gingles, Ingle, Ringrose

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Where is the Inglese family from?

You can see how Inglese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inglese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Inglese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Inglese families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Inglese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Inglese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inglese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inglese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inglese. 31% of Inglese men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Inglese women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inglese were Machinist and Bench Worker. .

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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
    31%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Bench Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Inglese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inglese 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 Inglese. 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 284 military records available for the last name Inglese. For the veterans among your Inglese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inglese lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Inglese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Inglese in 1951 was 53, and 34 in 2004.

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