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Inyham Family History

Inyham 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: Ingham, Windham, Bingham, Winham, Isham, Fincham, Ingram, Nyhan

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Where is the Inyham family from?

You can see how Inyham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inyham family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Inyham families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Inyham's in USA. New York had the highest population of Inyham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inyham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inyham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Inyham. 50% of Inyham women worked as a Draper. .

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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

  • Draper
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Inyham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inyham 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 Inyham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Inyham. For the veterans among your Inyham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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