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Ingolsby Family History

Ingolsby 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: Ingoldsby, Inglesby, Ingalsbe, Ingold, Engelby, Goldsby, Goolsby

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Where is the Ingolsby family from?

You can see how Ingolsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingolsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ingolsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ingolsby family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ingolsby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ingolsby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Ingolsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingolsby 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ingolsby. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ingolsby. For the veterans among your Ingolsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingolsby lifespan?

Average Ingolsby life expectancy in 2002 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ingolsby 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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