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Irvan Family History

Irvan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Irvin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Irvan family from?

You can see how Irvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irvan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Irvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Irvan families living in British Columbia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Irvan's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Irvan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irvan 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 Irvan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Irvan. 29% of Irvan men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Irvan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Irvan were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Irvan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Irvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irvan 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Irvan. 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 445 military records available for the last name Irvan. For the veterans among your Irvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irvan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Irvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Irvan in 1959 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irvan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irvan 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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