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Irise Family History

Irise 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: Rise, Grise, Irish, Krise, Crise, Rose, Grime, Prime, Price, Idris

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Where is the Irise family from?

You can see how Irise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Irise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Irise families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Irise's in USA. New York had the highest population of Irise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Irise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irise 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Irise. 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 35 military records available for the last name Irise. For the veterans among your Irise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irise lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Irise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Irise in 1968 was 56, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irise 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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