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Iren Family History

Iren Surname 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: Uren, Oren, Ren, Gren, Iden, Wren, Kren, Hren, Siren, Irmen

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Where is the Iren family from?

You can see how Iren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Iren families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Iren families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Iren's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Iren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Iren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Novelty Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iren. 55% of Iren men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Iren women worked as a Novelty Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iren were Chauffeur and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Novelty Maker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Iren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iren 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Iren. 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 24 military records available for the last name Iren. For the veterans among your Iren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iren lifespan?

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