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Dictionary of
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Origin of the Surname INNIS or
INNES.
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INNIS or INNES.
The same as Ennis
(which see). This family is of great antiquity in Scotland, and derives
its surname from the lands of Innis, a word supposed to be derived from
the Gaelic inch, an island, part of that barony being an island, formed
by the two branches of a stream running through the estate.
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C, D, E,
F, G, H,
I, J, K,
L, M, N,
O, P, Q,
R, S, T,
U, V, W,
X, Y, Z
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