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Inkpen Family History

Inkpen Surname Meaning

from Inkpen (Berks) which is recorded as Ingepenne in 1167 and Yngelpenne in 1235–6.

The place-name derives from Old English *ing ‘peak’ alternating with *ingel ‘peak’ (itself a derivative of *ing) + penn ‘small enclosure fold’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Inkpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inkpen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Inkpen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Inkpen families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Inkpen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Inkpen families in 1891.
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What did your Inkpen 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 Inkpen. 14% of Inkpen men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Inkpen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inkpen were Gardener and Shop Assistant.

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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
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

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Passenger Lists

There are 934 immigration records available for the last name Inkpen. 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 467 military records available for the last name Inkpen. For the veterans among your Inkpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inkpen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Inkpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Inkpen in 1966 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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