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Irison Family History

Irison 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: Irion, Rison, Brison, Frison, Ireson, Ireton, Faison, Maison, Sison

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Where is the Irison family from?

You can see how Irison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Irison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Irison families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irison's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Irison families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irison 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 Irison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Irison. 100% of Irison 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%

What Irison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Irison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irison 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Irison. 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 13 military records available for the last name Irison. For the veterans among your Irison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irison lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Irison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Irison in 1989 was 85, and 88 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irison 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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