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Iglehart Family History

Iglehart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eichelhardt: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Iglehart family from?

You can see how Iglehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iglehart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Iglehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Iglehart families living in Maryland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Iglehart's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Iglehart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iglehart 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 Iglehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iglehart. 32% of Iglehart men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Iglehart women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iglehart were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%

What Iglehart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Iglehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iglehart 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Iglehart. 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 975 military records available for the last name Iglehart. For the veterans among your Iglehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iglehart lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Iglehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Iglehart in 1946 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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