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Ingebritsen Family History

Ingebritsen 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: Ingebritson, Ingebretsen, Ingebretson, Engebretsen, Engebretson

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Where is the Ingebritsen family from?

You can see how Ingebritsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingebritsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ingebritsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Ingebritsen families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ingebritsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ingebritsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingebritsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ingebritsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ingebritsen. 50% of Ingebritsen men worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Ingebritsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingebritsen 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Ingebritsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Ingebritsen. For the veterans among your Ingebritsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingebritsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ingebritsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ingebritsen in 1962 was 53, and 90 in 2002.

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