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Ice Family History

Ice Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eis or its Dutch cognate Eijs.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ice family from?

You can see how Ice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ice families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ice's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ice families in 1891.
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What did your Ice ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ice. 100% of Ice women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Ice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ice census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 617 immigration records available for the last name Ice. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15,000 military records available for the last name Ice. For the veterans among your Ice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ice lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ice in 1942 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ice ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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