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Ireta Family History

Ireta 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: Reta, Brett, Reza, Arata, Rota, Ireton, Breda, Hirota, Ruta, Prata

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Where is the Ireta family from?

You can see how Ireta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ireta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ireta family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ireta's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ireta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ireta 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 75 census records available for the last name Ireta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ireta 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ireta. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ireta. For the veterans among your Ireta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ireta lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Ireta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ireta in 1981 was 67, and 17 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ireta 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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