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Irene Family History

Irene Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian: from the female personal name Irene from Greek Eirēnē ‘peace’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Irene family from?

You can see how Irene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Irene families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Irene's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Irene families in 1891.
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What did your Irene ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printing Machine Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Irene. 100% of Irene men worked as a Printing Machine Manager and 80% of Irene women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Printing Machine Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Paper Sorter
    6%

What Irene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Irene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irene 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Irene. 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 444 military records available for the last name Irene. For the veterans among your Irene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Irene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Irene in 1963 was 78, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irene 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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