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Inssell Family History

Inssell 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: Isbell, Bissell, Russell, Fussell, Ansell, Hassell, Vassell, Tassell

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Where is the Inssell family from?

You can see how Inssell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inssell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Inssell families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Inssell family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Inssell's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Inssell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Inssell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inssell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Inssell. 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 military records available for the last name Inssell. For the veterans among your Inssell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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