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Irnel Family History

Irnel 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: Israel, Arne, Arney, Briel, Orel, Igel, Gruel, Orgel, Ermel, Zirkel

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Where is the Irnel family from?

You can see how Irnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irnel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Irnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Irnel family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Irnel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Irnel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Irnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irnel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Irnel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Irnel. For the veterans among your Irnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irnel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irnel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irnel

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