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Ingles Family History

Ingles Surname Meaning

Spanish (Inglés): ethnic name denoting someone of English origin from Spanish Inglés ‘English’.

English: variant of Ingle.

Scottish: variant of English or Inglis.

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


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Where is the Ingles family from?

You can see how Ingles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ingles families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 77 Ingles families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Ingles's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ingles families in 1891.
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What did your Ingles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ingles. 18% of Ingles men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Ingles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ingles were Clerk In Holy Orders and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Market Gardener
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ingles. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Ingles. For the veterans among your Ingles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingles lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ingles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ingles in 1948 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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