Inston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Inston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Inston family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 22
Coal Miner 3
Boiler Maker 2
Labourer In Iron Works 2
Dress Maker 2
Laundress 2
Machine Ruler 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Doubler 2
House Maid Domestic Servant 1
Millwright 1
Wheelwright 1
Annuitant 1
Stamper 1
Blacksmith 1
Carpet Manager 1
Carpet Weaver 1
Cook 1
Farmer Of 18 Acres 1
Farmer Of 23 Acres 1
General Servant 1
Labourer 1
Labourer At Machine 1
Thrashing Engine Driver 1
Wheel Wright 1

Inston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Instone 86% 2,780
2 Inston 100% 799
3 Enstone 71% 765
4 Anstin 67% 629
5 Anston 83% 526
6 Enston 83% 424
7 Neston 67% 361
8 Ensten 67% 130
9 Instan 83% 106
10 Ansten 67% 104

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The surname Inston is the 2nd most popular variant of Instone.

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