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Ings Family History

Ings Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Ing with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Ings family from?

You can see how Ings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 244 Ings families living in Hampshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ings's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Ings families in 1891.
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What did your Ings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ings. 16% of Ings men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Ings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ings were General Labourer and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Ings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ings 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ings. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Ings. For the veterans among your Ings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ings lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ings in 1959 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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