Ireton Family History

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Ireton Name Meaning

habitational name from either of two places in Derbyshire called Ireton, or one in North Yorkshire called Irton. All of these are named from the genitive case of Old Norse Íri ‘Irishmen’ (see Ireland) + tun ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’. habitational name from Irton in Cumbria, named from the old river name Irt, which is of uncertain origin, + Old English tun.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Keeton, Preston, Orton, Ruston, Kirton, Cureton, Brenton, Litton

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Ireton Family Origin

Where is the Ireton family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Ireton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ireton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ireton families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Ireton families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ireton's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ireton families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ireton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Ireton Family Occupations

    What did your Ireton ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Ireton occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Ireton's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Ireton family was Laborer. Farmer, Blacksmith and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Ireton.

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    • Farmer

      45%

    • Blacksmith

      7%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Laborer

      5%

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

    Ireton Historical Records

    What Ireton family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ireton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iretoncensus records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Ireton

    Passenger List

    There are 742 immigration records available for the last name Ireton. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ireton. For the veterans among your Ireton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Ireton Life Expectancy

    What is the average Ireton lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ireton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ireton in 1962 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ireton

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ireton 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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