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Ignaszak Family History

Ignaszak 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: Ignasiak, Banaszak, Banaszek, Waszak, Blaszak, Banasiak, Staszak

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Where is the Ignaszak family from?

You can see how Ignaszak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignaszak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ignaszak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ignaszak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ignaszak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ignaszak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignaszak 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 Ignaszak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ignaszak. 28% of Ignaszak 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
    28%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Foreman
    28%
  • Stock Clerk
    19%

What Ignaszak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Ignaszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignaszak 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ignaszak. 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 133 military records available for the last name Ignaszak. For the veterans among your Ignaszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignaszak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ignaszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ignaszak in 1964 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignaszak 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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