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Irelande Family History

Irelande 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: Ireland, Breland, Irland, Irelan, Kirkland, Ryland, Lande, Melander

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Where is the Irelande family from?

You can see how Irelande families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irelande family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Irelande families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Irelande families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irelande's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Irelande families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irelande surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Irelande family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Irelande. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irelande 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Irelande. 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 Irelande. For the veterans among your Irelande ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irelande 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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