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Irger Family History

Irger 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: Birger, Inger, Alger, Burger, Berger, Hager, Prager, Egger, Beger

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Where is the Irger family from?

You can see how Irger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Irger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Irger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Irger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Irger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Irger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Irger. 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 108 military records available for the last name Irger. For the veterans among your Irger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irger lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Irger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Irger in 1984 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

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