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Irus Family History

Irus 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: Brus, Prus, Rus, Krus, Imus, Ras, Brush, Rush, Brust, Idris

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Where is the Irus family from?

You can see how Irus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Irus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Irus family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irus's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Irus families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irus 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 Irus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irus. 50% of Irus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Irus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Irus. 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 Irus. For the veterans among your Irus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irus

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