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Ilgen Family History

Ilgen Surname Meaning

German:: patronymic from Ilg. habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria southwest of Munich.

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


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Where is the Ilgen family from?

You can see how Ilgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ilgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ilgen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ilgen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ilgen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilgen 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 Ilgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ilgen. 44% of Ilgen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ilgen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ilgen were Salesman and School 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Ilgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ilgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilgen 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Ilgen. 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 742 military records available for the last name Ilgen. For the veterans among your Ilgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilgen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ilgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ilgen in 1961 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ilgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilgen 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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