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Irien Family History

Irien 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: Irmen, Irion, Prien, Brien, Green, Fries, Wien, Uren, Bien, Ries

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Irien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irien 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Irien. 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 3 military records available for the last name Irien. For the veterans among your Irien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irien lifespan?

Average Irien life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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