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Ingvalson Family History

Ingvalson 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: Engelson, Ingerson, Ingalsbe, Ingwerson, Nelson, Ingrao, Ingman

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Where is the Ingvalson family from?

You can see how Ingvalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingvalson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ingvalson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ingvalson families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ingvalson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ingvalson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingvalson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ingvalson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ingvalson. 42% of Ingvalson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Insurance Agent
    17%

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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Ingvalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingvalson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ingvalson. 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 62 military records available for the last name Ingvalson. For the veterans among your Ingvalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingvalson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ingvalson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ingvalson in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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