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Ignatowitz Family History

Ignatowitz 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: Ignatowski, Rakowitz, Ignatius, Kantrowitz, Benowitz, Itzkowitz

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What did your Ignatowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ignatowitz. 100% of Ignatowitz men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ignatowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignatowitz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Ignatowitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Ignatowitz. For the veterans among your Ignatowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignatowitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Ignatowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ignatowitz in 1970 was 72, and 84 in 1997.

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