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Igwe Family History

Igwe Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Igbo name from the name of the traditional Igbo god of the sky.

Igbo name from a short form of a personal name such as Igwebuike which is interpreted as ‘many is powerful’.

From the Igbo personal name Igwe meaning ‘iron’.

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


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You can see how Igwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igwe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Igwe family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Igwe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Igwe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Igwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igwe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Igwe. 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 10 military records available for the last name Igwe. For the veterans among your Igwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igwe lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Igwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Igwe in 1986 was 28, and 33 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Igwe 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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