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Indest Family History

Indest 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: Innes, Hindes, Lindert, Andert, Ines, Nest, Andes, Windes, Inness

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Where is the Indest family from?

You can see how Indest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Indest family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Indest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Indest family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Indest's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Indest families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Indest 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 Indest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Indest. 100% of Indest men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Indest women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Indest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Indest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Indest 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Indest. 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 177 military records available for the last name Indest. For the veterans among your Indest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Indest lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Indest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Indest in 1950 was 33, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Indest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Indest 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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