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Irion Family History

Irion Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Irion more usually known in the form Gereon which was the name of a medieval martyr.

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


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Where is the Irion family from?

You can see how Irion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Irion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Irion family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Irion's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Irion families in 1891.
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What did your Irion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Du was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Irion. 100% of Irion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 Du
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Irion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irion 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Irion. 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 Irion. For the veterans among your Irion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irion lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Irion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Irion in 1958 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irion 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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