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Igglesden Family History

Igglesden Surname Meaning

from Ingledon in Tenterden (Kent) spelled as indicated in 1250 (see early bearers). The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name Igwulf + Old English connective -ing- + denn ‘pasture’.

The excrescent -s- in the surname appears late.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Igglesden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igglesden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Igglesden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Igglesden families living in Sussex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Igglesden's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Igglesden families in 1891.
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What did your Igglesden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Igglesden. 100% of Igglesden men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Igglesden 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Home Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 150 immigration records available for the last name Igglesden. 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 137 military records available for the last name Igglesden. For the veterans among your Igglesden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igglesden lifespan?

Average Igglesden life expectancy in 1985 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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