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Irr Family History

Irr 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: Orr, Birr, Ira, Dirr, Im, Barr, Lier, Bird, Ida, Ito

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Where is the Irr family from?

You can see how Irr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Irr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Irr families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Irr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Irr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irr 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 Irr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irr. 34% of Irr men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Irr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Irr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irr 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Irr. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Irr. For the veterans among your Irr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Irr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Irr in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irr 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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