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Irwan Family History

Irwan 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: Irwin, Kirwan, Iwan, Irvan, Organ, Bryan, Swan, Ruan, Orman, Urban

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Where is the Irwan family from?

You can see how Irwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Irwan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Irwan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irwan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Irwan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irwan 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 Irwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irwan. 100% of Irwan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Irwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irwan 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Irwan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Irwan. For the veterans among your Irwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irwan lifespan?

Average Irwan life expectancy in 2002 was 32 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 Irwan 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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