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Igen Family History

Igen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Iden, Igel, Ige, Iwen, Eigen, Ilgen, Agen, Iten, Wigen, Vigen

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Where is the Igen family from?

You can see how Igen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Igen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Igen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Igen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Igen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Igen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Igen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Igen. For the veterans among your Igen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igen lifespan?

Average Igen life expectancy in 1993 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igen 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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