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Irbe Family History

Irbe Surname 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: Irby, Ibe, Orbe, Irle, Erbe, Rye, Dube, Kibbe, Jobe, Kobe

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Irbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irbe 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Irbe. 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 10 military records available for the last name Irbe. For the veterans among your Irbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irbe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Irbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Irbe in 1967 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irbe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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