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Iredell Family History

Iredell 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: Fredell, Redell, Redel, Reddell, Iredale, Rydell, Rodell, Rudell

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Where is the Iredell family from?

You can see how Iredell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iredell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Iredell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Iredell families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Iredell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Iredell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iredell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Iredell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Iredell. 100% of Iredell men worked as an Aircraft Engineer and 70% of Iredell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    30%

What Iredell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Iredell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iredell 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Iredell. 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 444 military records available for the last name Iredell. For the veterans among your Iredell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iredell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Iredell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Iredell in 1962 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iredell 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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