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Ioerger Family History

Ioerger 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: Boerger, Joerger, Berger, Borger, Koerner, Ferger, Horger, Roeger

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Where is the Ioerger family from?

You can see how Ioerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ioerger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ioerger families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ioerger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ioerger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ioerger 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 Ioerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ioerger. 71% of Ioerger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ioerger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ioerger were Milk Route and Teacher.

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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
    71%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Milk Route
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Ioerger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Ioerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ioerger 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ioerger. 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 Ioerger. For the veterans among your Ioerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ioerger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ioerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ioerger in 1965 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ioerger 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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