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Iris Family History

Iris 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: Idris, Ris, Oris, Aris, Irish, Reis, Ras, Boris, Fries, Paris

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Where is the Iris family from?

You can see how Iris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Iris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Iris families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iris's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Iris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Iris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Iris. 100% of Iris 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Iris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iris 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Iris. 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 207 military records available for the last name Iris. For the veterans among your Iris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iris lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Iris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Iris in 1965 was 58, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iris 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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