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Inskeep Family History

Inskeep Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Inskip (Lancashire). The name is of uncertain etymology.

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


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Where is the Inskeep family from?

You can see how Inskeep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inskeep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Inskeep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Inskeep families living in Staffordshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Inskeep's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Inskeep families in 1891.
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What did your Inskeep ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Inskeep. 100% of Inskeep 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Inskeep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inskeep 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Inskeep. 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 Inskeep. For the veterans among your Inskeep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inskeep lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Inskeep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Inskeep in 1955 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Inskeep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inskeep 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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