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Ingar Family History

Ingar 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: Ungar, Inga, Inger, Fingar, Iyengar, Ing, Ingle, Ringer, Finger

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Where is the Ingar family from?

You can see how Ingar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ingar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ingar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ingar families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ingar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ingar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ingar 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 Ingar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Ingar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ingar 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Ingar. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ingar. For the veterans among your Ingar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ingar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Ingar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ingar in 1970 was 85, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ingar 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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