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Inghs Family History

Inghs 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: Ing, Ingle, Ingham, Angus, Singh, Innes, Inglis, Minges, Inga, Ines

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Where is the Inghs family from?

You can see how Inghs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inghs family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Inghs families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Inghs families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Inghs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Inghs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inghs 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 209 census records available for the last name Inghs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inghs 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Inghs. 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 8 military records available for the last name Inghs. For the veterans among your Inghs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inghs lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inghs 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 Inghs

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