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Iglesias Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Iglesias (from the plural of iglesia ‘church’) in particular the one in Burgos province. Compare Yglesias .

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


Similar surnames: Iglesia, Yglesias, Villegas, Villescas, Masias, Hillestad, Lessa

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Where is the Iglesias family from?

You can see how Iglesias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iglesias family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Iglesias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Iglesias families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Iglesias's in USA. New York had the highest population of Iglesias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iglesias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iglesias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iglesias. 15% of Iglesias men worked as a Laborer and 41% of Iglesias women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iglesias were Carpenter and 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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    41%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Costurera
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Iglesias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iglesias 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Iglesias. 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 Iglesias. For the veterans among your Iglesias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iglesias lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Iglesias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Iglesias in 1951 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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