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Iglesia Family History

Iglesia Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of countless places in Spain called Iglesia named with iglesia ‘church’

or a topographic name for someone living beside a church.

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


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Where is the Iglesia family from?

You can see how Iglesia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iglesia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Iglesia families living in Florida. This was about 13% of all the recorded Iglesia's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Iglesia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iglesia 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 Iglesia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iglesia. 34% of Iglesia men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Pricker
    23%
  • Jornalero
    23%

What Iglesia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Iglesia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iglesia 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Iglesia. 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 110 military records available for the last name Iglesia. For the veterans among your Iglesia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iglesia lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Iglesia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Iglesia in 1974 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iglesia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iglesia 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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