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Inskeep Family History

Inskeep Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Inskip (Lancashire). The name is of uncertain etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Insley, Keep, Binsfeld, Winkley, Askew, Keel, Skeel, Pinsker

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Where is the Inskeep family from?

You can see how Inskeep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inskeep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Inskeep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Inskeep families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Inskeep's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Inskeep families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inskeep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Inskeep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inskeep. 28% of Inskeep men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Inskeep women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inskeep were Farming and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Cook
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Inskeep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inskeep 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Inskeep. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Inskeep. For the veterans among your Inskeep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inskeep lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Inskeep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Inskeep in 1955 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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