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Ireys Family History

Ireys 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: Irey, Reis, Rey, Krebs, Kress, Reus, Iley, Preis, Kreis, Ares

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Where is the Ireys family from?

You can see how Ireys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ireys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ireys family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ireys's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Ireys families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Ireys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ireys 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ireys. 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 15 military records available for the last name Ireys. For the veterans among your Ireys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ireys lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Ireys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ireys in 1974 was 94, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ireys 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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