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Igelsias Family History

Igelsias 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: Iglesias, Elias, Iglesia, Golias, Gelinas, Ignasiak, Gellis, Yglesias

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Where is the Igelsias family from?

You can see how Igelsias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igelsias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Igelsias family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Igelsias's in USA. New York had the highest population of Igelsias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igelsias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Igelsias ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Igelsias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igelsias 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Igelsias. 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 military records available for the last name Igelsias. For the veterans among your Igelsias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igelsias lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1991, in the United States, Igelsias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Igelsias in 1947 was 34, and 83 in 1991.

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