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Isgrigg Family History

Isgrigg Name Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Eskrigg in Cumbria or Eskrigge in Lancashire (see Eskridge ).

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


Similar surnames: Spring, Grigg, Grill, Fearing, Moring, String, Scragg, Griggs, Gragg

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Where is the Isgrigg family from?

You can see how Isgrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isgrigg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Isgrigg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Isgrigg families living in Indiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Isgrigg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Isgrigg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Isgrigg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Isgrigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isgrigg. 27% of Isgrigg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Isgrigg women worked as a Beauty Operator. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Isgrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isgrigg 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Isgrigg. 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 394 military records available for the last name Isgrigg. For the veterans among your Isgrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isgrigg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Isgrigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Isgrigg in 1948 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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