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Inerson Family History

Inerson 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: Iverson, Ingerson, Einerson, Enerson, Anderson, Nelson, Enderson

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Where is the Inerson family from?

You can see how Inerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Inerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Inerson families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Inerson's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Inerson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inerson. 25% of Inerson men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Inerson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inerson were Salesman and Schoolteacher.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Schoolteacher
    10%

What Inerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Inerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inerson 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Inerson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Inerson. For the veterans among your Inerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inerson lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Inerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Inerson in 1990 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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