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Inglis Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and Midlothian): ethnic name from Scots Inglis ‘English(man)’. Compare English .

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


Similar surnames: Ingles, Inglese, Gingles, English, Inglish, Angles, Ingle, Tingler

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Where is the Inglis family from?

You can see how Inglis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inglis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Inglis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 10 Inglis families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Inglis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Inglis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inglis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inglis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inglis. 13% of Inglis men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Inglis women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inglis were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 89,000 census records available for the last name Inglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inglis 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 20,000 immigration records available for the last name Inglis. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Inglis. For the veterans among your Inglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inglis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Inglis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Inglis in 1947 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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