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Irge Family History

Irge Name 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: Ige, Birge, Inge, Irle, Rye, Loge, Lage, Linge, Ing, Kage

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Where is the Irge family from?

You can see how Irge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Irge family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Irge's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Irge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Irge ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Irge ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Irge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irge 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 Irge. 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 Irge. For the veterans among your Irge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irge lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Irge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Irge in 1973 was 75, and 57 in 1997.

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