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Igle Family History

Igle 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: Ingle, Idle, Agle, Ihle, Ogle, Ige, Ille, Egle, Wigle, Isle

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Where is the Igle family from?

You can see how Igle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Igle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Igle families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Igle's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Igle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Igle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Igle. 100% of Igle 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%

What Igle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Igle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igle 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Igle. 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 301 military records available for the last name Igle. For the veterans among your Igle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igle lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Igle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Igle in 1977 was 79, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Igle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igle 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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