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Ireby Family History

Ireby 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: Irby, Irey, Rey, Krebs, Remy, Raby, Iley, Kirby, Prey, Presby

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Where is the Ireby family from?

You can see how Ireby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ireby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ireby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ireby family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ireby's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Ireby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Ireby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ireby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ireby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ireby. For the veterans among your Ireby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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