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Ignatoff Family History

Ignatoff 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: Granoff, Ignatius, Pignato, Ivanoff, Donato, Ignacio, Bogdanoff, Goff

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Where is the Ignatoff family from?

You can see how Ignatoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignatoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ignatoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ignatoff families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ignatoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ignatoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ignatoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignatoff 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Ignatoff. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ignatoff. For the veterans among your Ignatoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignatoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Ignatoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ignatoff in 1966 was 70, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignatoff 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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