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Inke Family History

Inke 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: Ike, Ince, Minke, Iske, Inge, Enke, Inks, Icke, Winke, Rinke

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Where is the Inke family from?

You can see how Inke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Inke families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Inke families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Inke's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Inke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Inke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inke 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Inke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Inke. For the veterans among your Inke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Inke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Inke in 1966 was 62, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inke 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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