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Ignaut Family History

Ignaut 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: Gnadt, Gnau, Ihnat, Gaut, Donat, Gant, Grau, Gault, Grant, Gaunt

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Where is the Ignaut family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignaut 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 14 census records available for the last name Ignaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignaut 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ignaut. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Ignaut. For the veterans among your Ignaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignaut lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ignaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ignaut in 1966 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignaut 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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