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Instrell Family History

Instrell Surname Meaning

perhaps a local Hants variant of Inkersole.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Instrell family from?

You can see how Instrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Instrell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Instrell families living in Hampshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Instrell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Instrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Instrell 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 Instrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Instrell. 79% of Instrell 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
    79%
  • Dressmaker (own Ac)
    11%
  • Shop Assistant
    11%

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Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Instrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Instrell 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 Instrell. 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 46 military records available for the last name Instrell. For the veterans among your Instrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Instrell lifespan?

Average Instrell life expectancy in 1996 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Instrell 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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