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Inez Family History

Inez Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from a variant of the female personal name Inês (see Ines).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Inez family from?

You can see how Inez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inez family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Inez families living in Montgomeryshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Inez's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Inez families in 1891.
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What did your Inez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inez. 39% of Inez men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Inez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inez were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Waiter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Inez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inez 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Inez. 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 106 military records available for the last name Inez. For the veterans among your Inez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Inez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Inez in 1968 was 49, and 92 in 2002.

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