This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Irvingham family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Irvingham Family History

Irvingham 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: Birmingham, Ringham, Billingham, Ellingham, Ingham, Bingham

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Irvingham family from?

You can see how Irvingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irvingham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Irvingham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Irvingham families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Irvingham's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Irvingham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irvingham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Irvingham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Irvingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irvingham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Irvingham

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Irvingham. 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.

View all Irvingham immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Irvingham. For the veterans among your Irvingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Irvingham military records

You've only scratched the surface of Irvingham family history

Discover More

What is the average Irvingham lifespan?

Average Irvingham life expectancy in 1974 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irvingham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irvingham 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Irvingham family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial