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Iga Family History

Iga 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: Ida, Higa, Iha, Igo, Ira, Isa, Ige, Aga, Inga, Biga

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Where is the Iga family from?

You can see how Iga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Iga families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Iga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Iga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iga ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Iga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iga 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Iga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Iga. For the veterans among your Iga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iga lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Iga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Iga in 1968 was 64, and 74 in 2002.

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