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Irsher Family History

Irsher 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: Fisher, Usher, Risher, Washer, Bircher, Archer, Brasher, Asher

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Where is the Irsher family from?

You can see how Irsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irsher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Irsher families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Irsher family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irsher's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Irsher families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Irsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irsher 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Irsher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Irsher. For the veterans among your Irsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irsher 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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