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Ignas Family History

Ignas 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: Jonas, Minas, Vignes, Panas, Dignam, Agnes, Glas, Islas, Manas, Gras

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Where is the Ignas family from?

You can see how Ignas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ignas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ignas family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ignas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ignas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignas 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 Ignas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ignas. 60% of Ignas 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Ignas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Ignas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignas 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Ignas. 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 138 military records available for the last name Ignas. For the veterans among your Ignas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ignas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ignas in 1961 was 42, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignas 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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