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Iry Family History

Iry 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: Ory, Ury, Fry, Irby, Ira, Bry, Pry, Irey, Ary, Ivy

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Where is the Iry family from?

You can see how Iry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Iry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Iry families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Iry's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Iry families in 1891.
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What did your Iry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Iry. 100% of Iry 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Iry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iry 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Iry. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Iry. For the veterans among your Iry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Iry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Iry in 1971 was 76, and 101 in 1992.

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