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Instell Family History

Instell 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: Isbell, Castell, Stell, Ansell, Austell, Antell, Unsell, Insel

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Where is the Instell family from?

You can see how Instell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Instell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Instell families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Instell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Instell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Instell 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 12 census records available for the last name Instell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Instell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Instell. 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 Instell. For the veterans among your Instell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Instell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Instell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Instell

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