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Igus Family History

Igus 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: Vigus, Imus, Gu, Guo, Kus, Brus, Prus, Reus, Guy, Biggs

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Where is the Igus family from?

You can see how Igus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Igus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Igus families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Igus family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Igus's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Igus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Igus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Igus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Igus. 100% of Igus men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Igus women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Igus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Igus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Igus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Igus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Igus. For the veterans among your Igus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Igus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Igus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Igus in 1969 was 69, and 83 in 2002.

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