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Irvan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Irvin .

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


Similar surnames: Ervin, Kirvan, Brian, Hovan, Roan, Givan, Gavan, Croan, Birman, Ruan

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Where is the Irvan family from?

You can see how Irvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Irvan families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Irvan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Irvan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Irvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Irvan. 100% of Irvan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Irvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irvan 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Irvan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 445 military records available for the last name Irvan. For the veterans among your Irvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irvan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Irvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Irvan in 1959 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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