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Innman Family History

Innman 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: Inman, Ingman, Kinman, Neman, Henman, Nyman, Lindman, Lineman, Wenman

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Where is the Innman family from?

You can see how Innman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Innman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Innman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Innman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Innman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Innman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Innman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Innman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Innman. 42% of Innman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Innman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Innman were Farm Work and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Work
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Innman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Innman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Innman 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Innman. 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 487 military records available for the last name Innman. For the veterans among your Innman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Innman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Innman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Innman in 1982 was 95, and 62 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Innman 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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