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Ignott Family History

Ignott 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: Nott, Gott, Sinnott, Arnott, Minott, Lynott, Piggott, Knott, Pignotti

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Where is the Ignott family from?

You can see how Ignott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ignott families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ignott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ignott families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Ignott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ignott. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ignott. For the veterans among your Ignott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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