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Ina Family History

Ina 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: Ida, Na, Ing, In, Mina, Bina, Pina, Vina, Lina, Fina

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Where is the Ina family from?

You can see how Ina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Ina families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ina's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ina. 31% of Ina men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ina 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Ina. 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 144 military records available for the last name Ina. For the veterans among your Ina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ina lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ina in 1966 was 42, and 66 in 2002.

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