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Inniss Family History

Inniss Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Innes.

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


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Where is the Inniss family from?

You can see how Inniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inniss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inniss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Inniss families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Inniss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Inniss families in 1891.
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What did your Inniss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Inniss. 72% of Inniss 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Inniss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Inniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inniss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Inniss. 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 284 military records available for the last name Inniss. For the veterans among your Inniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inniss lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Inniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Inniss in 1956 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Inniss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inniss 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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