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Irizarri Family History

Irizarri 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: Irizarry, Ulibarri, Pizarro, Iriarte, Lizardi, Cribari, Rizzardi

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Where is the Irizarri family from?

You can see how Irizarri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irizarri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Irizarri families living in California. This was about 4% of all the recorded Irizarri's in USA. California had the highest population of Irizarri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irizarri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Irizarri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irizarri. 36% of Irizarri men worked as an Agricultor.

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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

  • Agricultor
    36%
  • Jornalero
    24%
  • Labrador
    24%
  • Jornalers
    18%

What Irizarri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Irizarri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irizarri 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Irizarri. 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 402 military records available for the last name Irizarri. For the veterans among your Irizarri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irizarri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Irizarri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Irizarri in 1963 was 81, and 59 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irizarri 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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