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Irwen Family History

Irwen 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, Irmen, Iwen, Green, Wen, Uren, Oren, Gruen, Ren, Gren

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Where is the Irwen family from?

You can see how Irwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irwen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Irwen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Irwen families living in Westmorland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Irwen's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Irwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irwen 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 Irwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irwen. 63% of Irwen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Irwen women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Irwen were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Irwen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Irwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irwen 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Irwen. 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 91 military records available for the last name Irwen. For the veterans among your Irwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irwen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Irwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Irwen in 1981 was 92, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irwen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irwen 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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