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Inrig Family History

Inrig 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: Ihrig, Ing, Idris, Harig, Lorig, Illig, Widrig, Kindig, Iorio, Durig

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Where is the Inrig family from?

You can see how Inrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inrig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Inrig families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 10 Inrig families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Inrig's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Inrig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inrig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpd Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Inrig. 100% of Inrig women worked as an Unpd Domestic. .

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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

  • Unpd Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Inrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inrig 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Inrig. 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 61 military records available for the last name Inrig. For the veterans among your Inrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inrig lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Inrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Inrig in 1987 was 87, and 89 in 2000.

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