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Inks Family History

Inks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ings a metronymic or patronymic from Ing.

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


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Where is the Inks family from?

You can see how Inks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Inks families living in Warwickshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Inks's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Inks families in 1891.
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What did your Inks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inks. 27% of Inks men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Inks women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inks were Manager and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Inks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inks 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Inks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Inks. For the veterans among your Inks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inks lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Inks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Inks in 1957 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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