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Ireman Family History

Ireman 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: Wireman, Fireman, Iseman, Irelan, Trueman, Roman, Neman, Orman

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Where is the Ireman family from?

You can see how Ireman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ireman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ireman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ireman family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Ireman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Ireman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ireman 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 Ireman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ireman. 50% of Ireman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Ireman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ireman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ireman 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Ireman. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ireman. For the veterans among your Ireman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ireman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ireman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ireman in 1969 was 82, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ireman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ireman 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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