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Yrigoyen Family History

Yrigoyen Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Irigoien (see Irigoyen). This form of the surname is rare in Spain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yrigoyen family from?

You can see how Yrigoyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yrigoyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yrigoyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Yrigoyen families living in Texas. This was about 77% of all the recorded Yrigoyen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yrigoyen families in 1880.
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What did your Yrigoyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yrigoyen. 67% of Yrigoyen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yrigoyen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Yrigoyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yrigoyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yrigoyen 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Yrigoyen. 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 110 military records available for the last name Yrigoyen. For the veterans among your Yrigoyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yrigoyen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Yrigoyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yrigoyen in 1956 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yrigoyen 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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