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Ingelson Family History

Ingelson 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: Engelson, Ingerson, Nelson, Fogelson, Ingels, Ingwerson, Snelson

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Where is the Ingelson family from?

You can see how Ingelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingelson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ingelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ingelson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ingelson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ingelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingelson 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 Ingelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ingelson. 100% of Ingelson women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Ingelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingelson 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Ingelson. 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 153 military records available for the last name Ingelson. For the veterans among your Ingelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingelson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ingelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ingelson in 1964 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ingelson 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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