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Irmie Family History

Irmie 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: Erie, Irwin, Orme, Firmin, Irvine, Pirnie, Irace, Irvin, Ermis

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Where is the Irmie family from?

You can see how Irmie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irmie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Irmie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Irmie family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Irmie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Irmie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irmie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Irmie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irmie 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Irmie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Irmie. For the veterans among your Irmie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irmie lifespan?

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