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Irrer Family History

Irrer 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: Birrer, Imber, Freer, Arber, Tyrer, Trier, Erber, Cryer, Brier, Dryer

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Where is the Irrer family from?

You can see how Irrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irrer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Irrer family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Irrer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Irrer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irrer 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 Irrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irrer. 100% of Irrer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Irrer women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Irrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Irrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irrer 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Irrer. 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 87 military records available for the last name Irrer. For the veterans among your Irrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irrer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Irrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Irrer in 1966 was 88, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irrer 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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