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Indig Family History

Indig Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a Germanized form of Polish indyk ‘turkey’ applied as a nickname.

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


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Where is the Indig family from?

You can see how Indig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Indig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Indig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Indig families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Indig's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Indig families in 1891.
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What did your Indig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Insurance Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Indig. 50% of Indig men worked as an Insurance Broker.

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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

  • Insurance Broker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Indig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Indig 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Indig. 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 113 military records available for the last name Indig. For the veterans among your Indig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Indig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Indig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Indig in 1966 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Indig 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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