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Inglis Family History

Inglis Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and Midlothian): ethnic name from Scots Inglis ‘English(man)’. Compare English.

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


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Where is the Inglis family from?

You can see how Inglis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inglis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inglis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 160 Inglis families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Inglis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Inglis families in 1891.
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What did your Inglis 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 Inglis. 21% of Inglis men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Inglis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inglis were Electrical Engineer and Unpaid 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Bank Clerk
    9%
  • Motor Driver
    7%
  • Electrical Engineer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 89,000 census records available for the last name Inglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inglis 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 20,000 immigration records available for the last name Inglis. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Inglis. For the veterans among your Inglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inglis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Inglis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Inglis in 1947 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Inglis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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