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Ingwood Family History

Ingwood 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: Ringwood, Inwood, Hagwood, Magwood, Ingold, Linwood, Bigwood, Hogwood

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Where is the Ingwood family from?

You can see how Ingwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ingwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ingwood families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ingwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ingwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ingwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ingwood. 100% of Ingwood 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Ingwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingwood 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ingwood. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ingwood. For the veterans among your Ingwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingwood lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Ingwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ingwood in 1989 was 75, and 54 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ingwood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ingwood 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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