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Inser Family History

Inser 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: Zinser, Unser, Inger, Minser, Enser, Insel, Kinser, Inzer, Iser

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Where is the Inser family from?

You can see how Inser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Inser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Inser family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Inser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Inser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inser 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 239 census records available for the last name Inser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inser 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Inser. 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 148 military records available for the last name Inser. For the veterans among your Inser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inser lifespan?

Average Inser life expectancy in 1967 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inser 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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