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Irin Family History

Irin 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: Brin, Irwin, Irvin, Irion, Hain, Yin, Bain, Jin, Min, Main

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Where is the Irin family from?

You can see how Irin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Irin families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irin's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Irin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irin 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 Irin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursery market Gardener was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Irin. 100% of Irin men worked as a Nursery market Gardener.

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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

  • Nursery market Gardener
    100%

What Irin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Irin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Irin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Irin. For the veterans among your Irin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irin lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Irin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Irin in 1990 was 67, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irin 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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