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Igelman Family History

Igelman Name 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: Gelman, German, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Ingerman, Belman, Helman

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Where is the Igelman family from?

You can see how Igelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Igelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Igelman family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Igelman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Igelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Igelman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Igelman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Igelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igelman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Igelman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Igelman. For the veterans among your Igelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Igelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Igelman in 1965 was 55, and 102 in 2000.

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