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Irwine Family History

Irwine Name Meaning

see Irvine .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Irwin, Irvine, Erwine, Arwine, Raine, Grine, Irvin, Brine, Erwin

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Where is the Irwine family from?

You can see how Irwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irwine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irwine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 57 Irwine families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Irwine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Irwine families in 1911.
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What did your Irwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irwine. 27% of Irwine men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Irwine women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Irwine were Janitor and Librarian. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Librarian
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Irwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irwine 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Irwine. 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 526 military records available for the last name Irwine. For the veterans among your Irwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irwine lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Irwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Irwine in 1957 was 56, and 87 in 2000.

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