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Igou Family History

Igou Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Igo.

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


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Where is the Igou family from?

You can see how Igou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igou family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Igou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Igou families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Igou's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Igou families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igou 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 Igou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Igou. 38% of Igou men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Igou women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Igou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Igou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igou 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Igou. 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 578 military records available for the last name Igou. For the veterans among your Igou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igou lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Igou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Igou in 1944 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Igou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igou 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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