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Origins of the Inkpen surname

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We have a total number of 3967 records for people with the last name Inkpen.

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Where do most Inkpens live?

In 1921, most Inkpens lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Inkpens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,750 records for the Inkpen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Inkpens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Inkpen first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Inkpens

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

Common Female occupations for Inkpens in 1921
Dressmaker

24

Domestic Servant

16

Laundress

16

General Servant Domestic

13

Charwoman

12

Common Male occupations for Inkpens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

27

Carpenter

23

Bricklayer

20

Blacksmith

17

General Labourer

16

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