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Origins of the Insall surname

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We have a total number of 1724 records for people with the last name Insall.

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Where do most Insalls live?

In 1921, most Insalls lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Insalls

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,630 records for the Insall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Insalls most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Insalls.

What are the most common Insall first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Insalls

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

Common Female occupations for Insalls in 1921
Laundress

6

Living On Own Means

6

Spinster

5

Gloveress

4

Domestic Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Insalls in 1921
French Polisher

8

Baker

6

Carman

6

Farm Labourer

6

Cabinet Maker

5

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