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Ira Family History

Ira Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): probably from an ancient Germanic male personal name Ira which is of uncertain origin. Indian: from the Hindi male personal name Ira meaning ‘wind’ in Sanskrit.

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


Similar surnames: Ida, Mira, Cira, Inda, Lira, Raz, Pla, Hora, Kirk, Pita

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Where is the Ira family from?

You can see how Ira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ira family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ira families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ira's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ira families in 1911.
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What did your Ira ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ira. 60% of Ira men worked as an Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ira 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Ira. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ira. For the veterans among your Ira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ira lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ira in 1950 was 53, and 100 in 2004.

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