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Origins of the Ince surname

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About the Inces

We have a total number of 17485 records for people with the last name Ince.

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Where do most Inces live?

In 1921, most Inces lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Inces

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 15,700 records for the Ince surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.

Who were Inces most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ince first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Inces

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Inces in 1921
Cotton Weaver

97

Dressmaker

47

Weaver

40

Domestic Servant

32

Laundress

27

Common Male occupations for Inces in 1921
Coal Miner

85

Agricultural Labourer

58

General Labourer

52

Farm Labourer

49

Coal Miner Hewer

40

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