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Ingelfinger Family History

Ingelfinger 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: Engeldinger, Infinger, Gelsinger, Gettinger, Kitelinger, Gehringer

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ingelfinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Ingelfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingelfinger 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ingelfinger. 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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There are 86 military records available for the last name Ingelfinger. For the veterans among your Ingelfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingelfinger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ingelfinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ingelfinger in 1971 was 63, and 92 in 2003.

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