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Ironsides Family History

Ironsides 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: Ironside, Rodes, Irons, Sides, Rosales, Economides, Romines

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Where is the Ironsides family from?

You can see how Ironsides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ironsides family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ironsides families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Ironsides families living in Dorset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ironsides's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Ironsides families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ironsides 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 Ironsides ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ironsides. 100% of Ironsides women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ironsides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ironsides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ironsides 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Ironsides. 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 501 military records available for the last name Ironsides. For the veterans among your Ironsides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ironsides lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1996, in the United States, Ironsides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ironsides in 1995 was 63, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ironsides

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ironsides 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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