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Origins of the Inglis surname

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About the Inglises

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Where do most Inglises live?

In 1921, most Inglises lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Inglises

How common is your surname?

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

We have 36,000 records for the Inglis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Inglises most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

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What are the most common Inglis first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Inglises

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

Common Female occupations for Inglises in 1921
Dressmaker

235

Domestic Servant

153

F S

144

Housekeeper

142

Annuitant

116

Common Male occupations for Inglises in 1921
Coal Miner

194

Joiner

184

Mason

167

Weaver

148

Farmer

131

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