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Irlbeck Family History

Irlbeck Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived near an alder-lined stream from Middle High German erle ‘alder’ + beck ‘brook’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Irlbeck family from?

You can see how Irlbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irlbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Irlbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Irlbeck families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Irlbeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Irlbeck families in 1920.
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What did your Irlbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irlbeck. 46% of Irlbeck men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Irlbeck women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Irlbeck were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Helper
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Irlbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Irlbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irlbeck 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Irlbeck. 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 294 military records available for the last name Irlbeck. For the veterans among your Irlbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irlbeck lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Irlbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Irlbeck in 1949 was 35, and 58 in 2004.

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