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Irenius Family History

Irenius Name 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: Lenius, Menius, Reis, Dreyfus, Regis, Reus, Preis, Kreis, Remis

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Where is the Irenius family from?

You can see how Irenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irenius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Irenius family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Irenius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Irenius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irenius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Irenius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Irenius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Irenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irenius 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Irenius. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Irenius. For the veterans among your Irenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irenius lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Irenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Irenius in 1971 was 73, and 95 in 1993.

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