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Ingston Family History

Ingston 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: Kingston, Hingston, Winston, Hogston, Kington, Langston, Pinkston

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Where is the Ingston family from?

You can see how Ingston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ingston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ingston family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ingston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ingston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Ingston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingston 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ingston. 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 military records available for the last name Ingston. For the veterans among your Ingston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingston lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Ingston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ingston in 1979 was 95, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ingston 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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