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Insell Family History

Insell 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: Ansell, Unsell, Insel, Kinsell, Isbell, Mansell, Gesell, Knell, Sell

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Where is the Insell family from?

You can see how Insell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Insell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Insell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Insell families living in Berkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Insell's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Insell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Insell 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 Insell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Insell. 100% of Insell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Insell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Insell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Insell 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Insell. 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 247 military records available for the last name Insell. For the veterans among your Insell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Insell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Insell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Insell in 1969 was 90, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Insell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Insell 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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