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Irthum Family History

Irthum 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: Arthur, Thum, Bothum, Rahm, Witham, Rehm, Ranum, Brahm, Drum, Ingham

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Where is the Irthum family from?

You can see how Irthum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irthum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Irthum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Irthum families living in Middlesex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Irthum's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Irthum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irthum 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 Irthum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irthum. 100% of Irthum women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Irthum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Irthum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irthum 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Irthum. 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 40 military records available for the last name Irthum. For the veterans among your Irthum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irthum lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1996, in the United States, Irthum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Irthum in 1954 was 32, and 69 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irthum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irthum 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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