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Iroy Family History

Iroy 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: Troy, Roy, Irby, Croy, Irey, Broy, Gray, Ray, Loy, Rey

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Where is the Iroy family from?

You can see how Iroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iroy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Iroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Iroy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Iroy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Iroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iroy 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 Iroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Iroy. 100% of Iroy 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%

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Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Iroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iroy 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Iroy. 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 128 military records available for the last name Iroy. For the veterans among your Iroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iroy lifespan?

Average Iroy life expectancy in 1998 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iroy 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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