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Igoe Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Igo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Igou, Igo, Gee, Tigue, Goe, Ligon, Goeb, Agee, Gow, Go

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Where is the Igoe family from?

You can see how Igoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Igoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 32 Igoe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Igoe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Igoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Igoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Igoe. 19% of Igoe men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Igoe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Igoe were Chauffeur and Typist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Typist
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Igoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igoe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Igoe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Igoe. For the veterans among your Igoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igoe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Igoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Igoe in 1953 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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