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Irsch Family History

Irsch 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: Hirsch, Kirsch, Isch, Rich, Roch, Brach, Posch, Bursch, Rasch, Birch

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Where is the Irsch family from?

You can see how Irsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Irsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Irsch families living in Mississippi. This was about 68% of all the recorded Irsch's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Irsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irsch 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 Irsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irsch. 100% of Irsch 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
    100%

What Irsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Irsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irsch 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Irsch. 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 211 military records available for the last name Irsch. For the veterans among your Irsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irsch lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Irsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Irsch in 1960 was 56, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irsch 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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