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Ihry Family History

Ihry 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: Hay, Bury, Hey, Dery, Dury, Jury, Hoy, Spry, Iley, Ory

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Where is the Ihry family from?

You can see how Ihry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ihry families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ihry's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ihry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihry 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 Ihry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ihry. 100% of Ihry men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Ihry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ihry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihry 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ihry. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ihry. For the veterans among your Ihry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ihry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ihry in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ihry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihry 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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