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Irvon Family History

Irvon 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: Irvin, Irion, Irvan, Orton, Kron, Avon, Ireton, Ivan, Miron, Irwin

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Where is the Irvon family from?

You can see how Irvon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irvon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Irvon families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Irvon families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irvon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Irvon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irvon 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 87 census records available for the last name Irvon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irvon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Irvon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Irvon. For the veterans among your Irvon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irvon lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Irvon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Irvon in 1990 was 68, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irvon 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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