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Irgang Family History

Irgang 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: Irrgang, Organ, Rang, Irving, Irani, Gang, Irland, Kirgan, Irvan

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Where is the Irgang family from?

You can see how Irgang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irgang family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Irgang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Irgang families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Irgang's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Irgang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irgang 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 Irgang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irgang. 34% of Irgang men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Printer
    34%

What Irgang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Irgang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irgang 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Irgang. 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 183 military records available for the last name Irgang. For the veterans among your Irgang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irgang lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Irgang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Irgang in 1965 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irgang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irgang ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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