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Igler Family History

Igler 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: Sigler, Imler, Bigler, Gigler, Agler, Idler, Zigler, Egler, Isler

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Where is the Igler family from?

You can see how Igler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Igler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Igler family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Igler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Igler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igler 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 Igler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Igler. 28% of Igler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Igler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Igler were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Waiter
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Igler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igler 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Igler. 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 231 military records available for the last name Igler. For the veterans among your Igler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Igler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Igler in 1961 was 66, and 90 in 2003.

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