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Irvig Family History

Irvig 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: Irvin, Irving, Irwin, Irvine, Vig, Breig, Craig, Orvik, Virnig, Orvin

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Where is the Irvig family from?

You can see how Irvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irvig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Irvig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Irvig families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irvig's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Irvig families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Irvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irvig 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Irvig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Irvig. For the veterans among your Irvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irvig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irvig 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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