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Inness Name Meaning

Scottish (Durham and Northumberland): variant of Innes .

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


Similar surnames: Inniss, Ines, Innis, Innes, Ennis, Ness, Anness, Minges, Annese

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Where is the Inness family from?

You can see how Inness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Inness families living in Durham. This was about 49% of all the recorded Inness's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Inness families in 1891.
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What did your Inness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Inness. 60% of Inness men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Inness women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inness were Mineral Water Manufacturer and Private Means. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Mineral Water Manufacturer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Inness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inness 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Inness. 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 737 military records available for the last name Inness. For the veterans among your Inness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inness lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Inness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Inness in 1952 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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