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Irwing Family History

Irwing Surname Meaning

see Irvine.

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


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Where is the Irwing family from?

You can see how Irwing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irwing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irwing families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 26 Irwing families living in Durham. This was about 68% of all the recorded Irwing's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Irwing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irwing 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 Irwing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Irwing. 100% of Irwing men worked as a Retired and 100% of Irwing 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Irwing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Irwing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irwing 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Irwing. 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 337 military records available for the last name Irwing. For the veterans among your Irwing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irwing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Irwing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Irwing in 1967 was 75, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irwing 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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