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Ignac Family History

Ignac 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: Gignac, Isaac, Ignacio, Issac, Dignam, Cenac, Brignac, Benac, Vigna

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Where is the Ignac family from?

You can see how Ignac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ignac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ignac families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ignac's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ignac families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignac 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 Ignac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ignac. 100% of Ignac men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ignac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Ignac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignac 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Ignac. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ignac. For the veterans among your Ignac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignac lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ignac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ignac in 1961 was 49, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ignac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignac 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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