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Irony Family History

Irony 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: Irons, Rong, Troy, Kron, Roy, Drone, Miron, Tirone, Tron, Biron

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Where is the Irony family from?

You can see how Irony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irony family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Irony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Irony family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irony's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Irony families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irony 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 110 census records available for the last name Irony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irony 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Irony. 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 4 military records available for the last name Irony. For the veterans among your Irony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irony lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Irony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Irony in 1984 was 79, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irony 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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