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Ignasiak Family History

Ignasiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Ignacy (see Ignatius).

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


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Where is the Ignasiak family from?

You can see how Ignasiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignasiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Ignasiak families living in Michigan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ignasiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ignasiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignasiak 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 Ignasiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ignasiak. 31% of Ignasiak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ignasiak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ignasiak were Truck Driver and Beauty Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Farm Helper
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Beauty Operator
    40%

What Ignasiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ignasiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignasiak 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Ignasiak. 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 502 military records available for the last name Ignasiak. For the veterans among your Ignasiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignasiak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ignasiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ignasiak in 1961 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignasiak 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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