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Ignatz Family History

Ignatz 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: Glatz, Gatz, Gratz, Pignato, Ihnat, Donat, Platz, Achatz, Schatz

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Where is the Ignatz family from?

You can see how Ignatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignatz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ignatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Ignatz families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Ignatz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ignatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignatz 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 Ignatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ignatz. 34% of Ignatz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ignatz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ignatz were Painter and Clerk Sales.

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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%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Clerk Sales
    40%

What Ignatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ignatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignatz 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 993 immigration records available for the last name Ignatz. 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 473 military records available for the last name Ignatz. For the veterans among your Ignatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignatz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ignatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ignatz in 1941 was 27, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ignatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignatz 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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