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Ignacio Family History

Ignacio Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Ignacio (see Ignatius).

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


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Where is the Ignacio family from?

You can see how Ignacio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignacio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ignacio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ignacio families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ignacio's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ignacio families in 1911.
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What did your Ignacio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ignacio. 41% of Ignacio men worked as a Laborer and 70% of Ignacio women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ignacio were Porter 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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Porter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    70%
  • Laundress
    22%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Ignacio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ignacio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignacio 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Ignacio. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ignacio. For the veterans among your Ignacio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignacio lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ignacio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ignacio in 1942 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ignacio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignacio 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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