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Igar Family History

Igar 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: Agar, Bear, Gal, Omar, Ida, Haar, Gay, Vilar, Dear, Gan

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Where is the Igar family from?

You can see how Igar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Igar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Igar families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Igar's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Igar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igar 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 Igar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Igar. 100% of Igar women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Igar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Igar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igar 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Igar. 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 23 military records available for the last name Igar. For the veterans among your Igar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Igar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Igar in 1966 was 56, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igar 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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