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Irven Family History

Irven Surname Meaning

see Irvine.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Irven family from?

You can see how Irven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Irven families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Irven's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Irven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irven 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 Irven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Irven. 100% of Irven men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and 87% of Irven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cook Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Irven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irven 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Irven. 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 568 military records available for the last name Irven. For the veterans among your Irven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Irven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Irven in 1962 was 57, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irven 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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