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Iriven Family History

Iriven 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: Raven, Graven, Craven, Rives, Greven, Irvin, Driver, Rivet, Groven

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Where is the Iriven family from?

You can see how Iriven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iriven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Iriven families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. There were 2 Iriven families living in Lanarkshire, which was the highest population of Iriven families in 1841 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iriven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Iriven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iriven 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Iriven. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Iriven. For the veterans among your Iriven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iriven lifespan?

Average Iriven life expectancy in 1973 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iriven 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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