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Innison Family History

Innison 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: Kinnison, Denison, Pennison, Tunison, Benison, Jennison, Kennison

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Where is the Innison family from?

You can see how Innison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Innison family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Innison family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Innison's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Innison families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Innison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Innison 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Innison. 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 1 military records available for the last name Innison. For the veterans among your Innison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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