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Irm Family History

Irm 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: Im, Imm, Ihm, Ira, Kim, Ham, Ram, Bird, Ida, Ito

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Where is the Irm family from?

You can see how Irm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irm family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Irm family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Irm's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Irm families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irm 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 201 census records available for the last name Irm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irm 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Irm. 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 Irm. For the veterans among your Irm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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