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Inglisby Family History

Inglisby Name 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: Inglesby, Inglis, Ingoldsby, Inglish, English, Oglesby, Lisby

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Where is the Inglisby family from?

You can see how Inglisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inglisby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Inglisby families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Inglisby families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Inglisby's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Inglisby families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Inglisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inglisby 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Inglisby. 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 Inglisby. For the veterans among your Inglisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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