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Origins of the Irvin surname

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About the Irvins

We have a total number of 13507 records for people with the last name Irvin.

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Where do most Irvins live?

In 1921, most Irvins lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Irvins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,110 records for the Irvin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Irvins most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Williamses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Irvins.

What are the most common Irvin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Irvin family members

Common jobs for Irvins

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

Common Female occupations for Irvins in 1921
Dressmaker

33

Domestic Servant

23

General Servant

22

Laundress

21

Charwoman

20

Common Male occupations for Irvins in 1921
Farm Hands

59

Coal Miner

49

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

43

General Labourer

41

Mariner

38

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