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Ignath Family History

Ignath 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: Gath, Nath, Pignato, Ponath, Ihnat, Donath, Hnath, Kunath, Donat

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Where is the Ignath family from?

You can see how Ignath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignath family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ignath families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Ignath families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ignath's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ignath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignath 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 Ignath ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Ignath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Ignath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignath 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ignath. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ignath. For the veterans among your Ignath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ignath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ignath in 1964 was 67, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ignath 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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