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Irvie Family History

Irvie 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: Irvine, Irvin, Arvie, Ivie, Erie, Irwin, Pirnie, Irace, Irving, Orvik

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Where is the Irvie family from?

You can see how Irvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irvie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Irvie families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Irvie family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Irvie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Irvie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Irvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irvie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Irvie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Irvie. For the veterans among your Irvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irvie lifespan?

Average Irvie life expectancy in 1996 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irvie 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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