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Origins of the Inskip surname

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About the Inskips

We have a total number of 6437 records for people with the last name Inskip.

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Where do most Inskips live?

In 1921, most Inskips lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Inskips

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,890 records for the Inskip surname. The oldest one dates back to 1722.

Who were Inskips most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Inskip first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Inskip family members

Common jobs for Inskips

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

Common Female occupations for Inskips in 1921
Straw Plaiter

29

Dressmaker

20

Laundress

16

Plaiter

13

General Servant

12

Common Male occupations for Inskips in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

48

General Labourer

31

Blacksmith

20

Farmer

18

Farm Labourer

16

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