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Igor Family History

Igor 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: Igo, Rigor, Igou, Igoe, Thor, Ito, Amor, Goy, Gohr, Gore

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Where is the Igor family from?

You can see how Igor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Igor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Igor families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Igor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Igor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igor 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 Igor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Igor. 100% of Igor 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
    100%

What Igor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Igor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igor 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Igor. 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 37 military records available for the last name Igor. For the veterans among your Igor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igor lifespan?

Average Igor life expectancy in 2002 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igor 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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