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Igsham Family History

Igsham 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: Isham, Ingham, Islam, Sham, Higham, Basham, Ishak, Bigham, Esham

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Where is the Igsham family from?

You can see how Igsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igsham family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Igsham families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Igsham's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Igsham families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igsham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Igsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igsham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Igsham. 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 Igsham. For the veterans among your Igsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igsham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igsham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Igsham

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