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Iriye Family History

Iriye 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: Rye, Grime, Prime, Price, Trice, Brice, Grine, Erie, Grice, Rise

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Where is the Iriye family from?

You can see how Iriye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iriye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Iriye families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Iriye's in USA. California had the highest population of Iriye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iriye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iriye ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Iriye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iriye 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Iriye. 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 140 military records available for the last name Iriye. For the veterans among your Iriye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iriye lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Iriye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Iriye in 1968 was 87, and 59 in 2003.

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