Origins of the Irby surname

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    In 1921, most Irbys lived in south-west

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    220 Irby Travel & migration records
    270 Irbys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Irby

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    What are the most common Irby first names?

    William

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    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Irbys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Irbys in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Private Means

    5

    Annuitant

    2

    Fundholder

    2

    Sir

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Irbys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    38

    General Farmers

    25

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    25

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    13

    Tinsmiths

    9

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