Inskip History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Inskip is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the manor of Inskipp in the parish of St. Michael le Wyne in the county of Lancashire. This place-name was originally derived from the Old English word Ynyscype, which refers to someone who lived near an island.

Early Origins of the Inskip family

The surname Inskip was first found in Lancashire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Inskip family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Inskip research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1622, 1631, 1753, 1790 and 1868 are included under the topic Early Inskip History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Inskip Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Inskip are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Inskip include: Inskip, Inskipp, Inskeep and others.

Early Notables of the Inskip family

Distinguished members of the family include


Inskip migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Inskip or a variant listed above:

Inskip Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Inskip migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Inskip Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Inskip migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Inskip Settlers in New Zealand in the 20th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Inskip (post 1700) +
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