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Ignoff Family History

Ignoff 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: Goff, Egloff, Danoff, Imhoff, Janoff, Kanoff, Groff, Ivanoff, Knoff

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Where is the Ignoff family from?

You can see how Ignoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ignoff family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ignoff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ignoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ignoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignoff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ignoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ignoff. For the veterans among your Ignoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignoff lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Ignoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ignoff in 1984 was 87, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignoff 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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