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Inglett Family History

Inglett Surname Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire): from the Norman French personal name Ingelot an Old French pet form (Ingel + the diminutive suffix -ot) of ancient Germanic names such as Ingelbald and Ingelbert. Alternatively the surname is also derived from the Norman French personal name Engelard (ancient Germanic Engel(h)ard Ingilard from the tribal name corresponding to Angle or from a different element derived from the base of this + hard- ‘hardy bold’).

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


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Where is the Inglett family from?

You can see how Inglett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inglett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Inglett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Inglett families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Inglett's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Inglett families in 1891.
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What did your Inglett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Working Engineer Agricultural and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Inglett. 100% of Inglett men worked as a Working Engineer Agricultural and 84% of Inglett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Working Engineer Agricultural
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Inglett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inglett 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Inglett. 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 559 military records available for the last name Inglett. For the veterans among your Inglett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inglett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Inglett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Inglett in 1962 was 59, and 64 in 2004.

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