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Irrera Family History

Irrera 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: Herrera, Carrera, Ferrera, Riera, Barrera, Morera, Perera, Urrea

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Where is the Irrera family from?

You can see how Irrera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irrera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Irrera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Irrera families living in Michigan. This was about 13% of all the recorded Irrera's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Irrera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irrera 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 Irrera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irrera. 60% of Irrera men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Irrera women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Irrera were Baker and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Baker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Irrera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Irrera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irrera 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Irrera. 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 95 military records available for the last name Irrera. For the veterans among your Irrera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irrera lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Irrera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Irrera in 1958 was 35, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irrera 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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