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Irgin Family History

Irgin 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: Irwin, Irvin, Virgin, Virgil, Drain, Organ, Wiggin, Brin, Bergin

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Where is the Irgin family from?

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

What did your Irgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Irgin. 100% of Irgin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Irgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irgin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Irgin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Irgin. For the veterans among your Irgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irgin lifespan?

Average Irgin life expectancy in 1993 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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