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Irey Family History

Irey Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Eirer, an occupational name for an egg dealer from Middle High German ei ‘egg’.

This surname is common in PA and OH.

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


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Where is the Irey family from?

You can see how Irey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Irey families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Irey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Irey families in 1891.
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What did your Irey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Irey. 100% of Irey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Irey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irey 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Irey. 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 Irey. For the veterans among your Irey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Irey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Irey in 1961 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irey 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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