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Ignat Family History

Ignat 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: Ihnat, Donat, Gnadt, Dignam, Monat, Wanat, Hnat, Gignac, Vigna, Gnau

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Where is the Ignat family from?

You can see how Ignat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ignat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ignat families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ignat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ignat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignat 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 Ignat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ignat. 100% of Ignat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ignat women 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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ignat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Ignat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignat 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Ignat. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ignat. For the veterans among your Ignat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignat lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Ignat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ignat in 1951 was 66, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignat 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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