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Irwine Family History

Irwine Surname Meaning

see Irvine.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Irwine family from?

You can see how Irwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irwine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irwine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Irwine families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Irwine's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Irwine families in 1891.
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What did your Irwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Irwine. 100% of Irwine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Irwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irwine 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Irwine. 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 526 military records available for the last name Irwine. For the veterans among your Irwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irwine lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Irwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Irwine in 1957 was 56, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irwine 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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