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Irenes Family History

Irenes 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: Brenes, Irene, Remes, Brines, Irons, Rene, Benes, Drees, Brees, Innes

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Where is the Irenes family from?

You can see how Irenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irenes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Irenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Irenes family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Irenes's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Irenes families in 1851.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Irenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irenes 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Irenes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Irenes. For the veterans among your Irenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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