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Irven Family History

Irven Name Meaning

see Irvine .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Irvin, Irmen, Erven, Irvan, Kirven, Green, Leven, Uren, Raven, Oren

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Where is the Irven family from?

You can see how Irven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Irven families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Irven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Irven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Irven ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Irven. 100% of Irven men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Irven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irven 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Irven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 568 military records available for the last name Irven. For the veterans among your Irven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Irven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Irven in 1962 was 57, and 63 in 2002.

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