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Irskens Family History

Irskens 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: Sens, Gresens, Firkins, Rokes, Inskeep, Ipsen, Irons, Erskine, Rakers

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irskens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Irskens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Irskens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irskens 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Irskens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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

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What is the average Irskens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Irskens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Irskens in 1968 was 58, and 70 in 2002.

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