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Irei Family History

Irei 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: Irey, Frei, Brei, Drew, Wei, Reis, Rey, Mei, Uren, Fei

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Where is the Irei family from?

You can see how Irei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Irei families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Irei's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Irei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Irei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irei 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Irei. 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 8 military records available for the last name Irei. For the veterans among your Irei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irei lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Irei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Irei in 1967 was 37, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irei 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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