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Inston Family History

Inston Surname Meaning

see Instone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Inston family from?

You can see how Inston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Inston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Inston families living in Worcestershire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Inston's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Inston families in 1891.
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What did your Inston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Publican and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Inston. 25% of Inston men worked as a Publican and 69% of Inston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inston were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Publican
    25%
  • Police Constable
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Meansno
    9%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Inston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inston 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Inston. 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 543 military records available for the last name Inston. For the veterans among your Inston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Inston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Inston in 1973 was 76, and 92 in 1990.

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