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Igersheim Family History

Igersheim 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: Wertheim, Gerstein, Borsheim, Nesheim, Bernheim, Wickersheim

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Where is the Igersheim family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igersheim 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 Igersheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Igersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igersheim 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Igersheim. 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 23 military records available for the last name Igersheim. For the veterans among your Igersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igersheim lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Igersheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Igersheim in 1969 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

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