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Irrin Family History

Irrin 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: Irwin, Irvin, Marin, Drain, Idris, Tarin, Brin, Merin, Train, Mirkin

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Where is the Irrin family from?

You can see how Irrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Irrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Irrin families living in Mississippi. This was about 83% of all the recorded Irrin's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Irrin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Irrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irrin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Irrin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Irrin. For the veterans among your Irrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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