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Irrison Family History

Irrison 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: Orrison, Arrison, Nerison, Raison, Larison, Irion, Marrison, Rison

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Where is the Irrison family from?

You can see how Irrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irrison family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Irrison families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Irrison's in USA. New York had the highest population of Irrison families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Irrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irrison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Irrison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Irrison. For the veterans among your Irrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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