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Igel Family History

Igel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Middle High German igel German Igel ‘hedgehog’ given to a person who in some way resembled the shy reserved animal.

As a Jewish surname it is mainly artificial.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Igel family from?

You can see how Igel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Igel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Igel families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Igel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Igel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igel 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 Igel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Igel. 100% of Igel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Igel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Igel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Igel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Igel. For the veterans among your Igel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Igel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Igel in 1955 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Igel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igel 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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