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Irth Family History

Irth 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: Wirth, Firth, Orth, Arth, Hirth, Birth, Rath, Ito, Roth, Ort

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Where is the Irth family from?

You can see how Irth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Irth families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Irth families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Irth's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Irth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irth 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 179 census records available for the last name Irth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irth 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Irth. 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 28 military records available for the last name Irth. For the veterans among your Irth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Irth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Irth in 1967 was 68, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irth 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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