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Irwis Family History

Irwis 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: Irwin, Reis, Lewis, Idris, Rais, Artis, Preis, Kreis, Irons, Riis

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Where is the Irwis family from?

You can see how Irwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irwis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Irwis families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Irwis family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irwis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Irwis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Irwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irwis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Irwis. 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 Irwis. For the veterans among your Irwis 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 Irwis 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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