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Inell Family History

Inell 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: Knell, Nell, Snell, Idell, Pinell, Bell, Isbell, Ingle, Fell, Knoll

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Where is the Inell family from?

You can see how Inell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Inell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Inell families living in Berkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Inell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Inell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Inell. 60% of Inell men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Inell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Inell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Inell. For the veterans among your Inell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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