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Igielski Family History

Igielski 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: Bielski, Cegielski, Jagielski, Sielski, Smigielski, Pniewski

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Where is the Igielski family from?

You can see how Igielski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igielski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Igielski families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Igielski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Igielski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igielski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Igielski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Igielski. 25% of Igielski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Igielski women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Igielski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Igielski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igielski 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Igielski. 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 153 military records available for the last name Igielski. For the veterans among your Igielski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igielski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Igielski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Igielski in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igielski 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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