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Igert Family History

Igert 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: Egert, Tigert, Gero, Gort, Eger, Igel, Libert, Baert, Gera, Gent

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Where is the Igert family from?

You can see how Igert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Igert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Igert families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Igert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Igert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igert 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 Igert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Igert. 100% of Igert men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Igert women worked as a Trimmer.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Igert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Igert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igert 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Igert. 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 144 military records available for the last name Igert. For the veterans among your Igert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Igert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Igert in 1962 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Igert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igert 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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