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Irod Family History

Irod 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: Rod, Brod, Girod, Herod, Hood, Rode, Troy, Bird, Ito, Aro

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Where is the Irod family from?

You can see how Irod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irod family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Irod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Irod families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Irod's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Irod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irod 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 69 census records available for the last name Irod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irod 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 Irod. 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 2 military records available for the last name Irod. For the veterans among your Irod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irod lifespan?

Average Irod life expectancy in 2001 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irod 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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