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Irvina Family History

Irvina 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, Irving, Reina, Irwin, Vina, Urbina, Avina, Iovino

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Where is the Irvina family from?

You can see how Irvina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irvina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Irvina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Irvina family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irvina's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Irvina families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Irvina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irvina 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Irvina. 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 20 military records available for the last name Irvina. For the veterans among your Irvina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irvina lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irvina 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irvina

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