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Ignace Family History

Ignace 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: Ignacio, Grace, Irace, Ince, Nace, Gignac, Glace, Isaac, Gale, Ponce

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Where is the Ignace family from?

You can see how Ignace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ignace families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Ignace families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ignace's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ignace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignace 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 Ignace ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ignace. 74% of Ignace men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ignace women worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Trapper
    14%
  • Fisherman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ignace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignace 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Ignace. 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 100 military records available for the last name Ignace. For the veterans among your Ignace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignace lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ignace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ignace in 1968 was 65, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ignace

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignace 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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