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Irren Family History

Irren 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: Irmen, Orren, Green, Farren, Uren, Haren, Warren, Oren, Buren, Toren

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Where is the Irren family from?

You can see how Irren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irren family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Irren family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Irren's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Irren families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Irren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irren 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Irren. 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 2 military records available for the last name Irren. For the veterans among your Irren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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