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Irean Family History

Irean 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: Crean, Irelan, Brean, Irvan, Bean, Green, Dean, Real, Organ, Bryan

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Where is the Irean family from?

You can see how Irean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irean families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Irean families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irean's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Irean families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Irean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irean 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Irean. 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 5 military records available for the last name Irean. For the veterans among your Irean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irean lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Irean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Irean in 1971 was 68, and 74 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irean 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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