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Igoe Family History

Igoe Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Igo.

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


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Where is the Igoe family from?

You can see how Igoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Igoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Igoe families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Igoe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Igoe families in 1891.
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What did your Igoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Igoe. 45% of Igoe men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 70% of Igoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Igoe were Builders Labourer and Cotton Weaver.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Igoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igoe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Igoe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Igoe. For the veterans among your Igoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igoe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Igoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Igoe in 1953 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igoe 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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