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Ignace Family History

Ignace 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: Ignacio, Grace, Irace, Ince, Nace, Gignac, Glace, Isaac, Gale, Ponce

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Where is the Ignace family from?

You can see how Ignace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ignace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ignace families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Ignace families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ignace's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ignace families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ignace surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ignace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ignace. 67% of Ignace men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ignace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ignace 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Ignace. 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 100 military records available for the last name Ignace. For the veterans among your Ignace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ignace lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ignace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ignace in 1968 was 65, and 40 in 2004.

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