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Ihre Family History

Ihre 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: Ihle, Ihde, Ihrke, Imre, He, Chae, Dore, Hare, More, Choe

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Where is the Ihre family from?

You can see how Ihre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihre family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ihre family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ihre's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ihre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ihre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ihre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihre 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Ihre. 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 61,000 military records available for the last name Ihre. For the veterans among your Ihre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihre lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1997, in the United States, Ihre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ihre in 1953 was 76, and 91 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihre 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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