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Irle Family History

Irle Surname Meaning

German: variant of Erle.

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


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Where is the Irle family from?

You can see how Irle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Irle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Irle families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Irle's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Irle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irle 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 Irle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irle. 34% of Irle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Irle women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Irle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Irle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irle 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Irle. 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 895 military records available for the last name Irle. For the veterans among your Irle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Irle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Irle in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irle 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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