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Inis Family History

Inis 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: Enis, Ines, Inks, Innis, Unis, Reis, Lis, Ing, Danis, Meis

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Where is the Inis family from?

You can see how Inis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Inis families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Inis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Inis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inis 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 Inis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Inis. 100% of Inis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Inis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inis 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Inis. 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 63 military records available for the last name Inis. For the veterans among your Inis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Inis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Inis in 1968 was 60, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inis 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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