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Ihrig Family History

Ihrig Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the unexplained ancient Germanic personal name Iring. See also Ihrke.

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


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Where is the Ihrig family from?

You can see how Ihrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihrig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ihrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ihrig families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ihrig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ihrig families in 1911.
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What did your Ihrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ihrig. 21% of Ihrig men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Ihrig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ihrig were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Ihrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ihrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihrig 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Ihrig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ihrig. For the veterans among your Ihrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihrig lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ihrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ihrig in 1941 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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