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Ingwer Family History

Ingwer 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: Ingber, Inger, Ingle, Ringer, Finger, Singler, Ginger, Winger, Singer

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Where is the Ingwer family from?

You can see how Ingwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingwer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ingwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ingwer families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ingwer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ingwer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ingwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ingwer. 100% of Ingwer men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Ingwer women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Ingwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingwer 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Ingwer. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ingwer. For the veterans among your Ingwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingwer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ingwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ingwer in 1962 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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