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Inkseter Family History

Inkseter 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: Nester, Finster, Unkefer, Skeeter, Linklater, Linster, Ivester

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Where is the Inkseter family from?

You can see how Inkseter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inkseter family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Inkseter families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 36 Inkseter families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Inkseter's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Inkseter families in 1841.
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  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Inkseter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inkseter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Inkseter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Inkseter. For the veterans among your Inkseter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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