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Mierly Family History

Mierly Surname 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: Bierly, Merry, Mier, Overly, Merlo, Miele, Merle, Mercy, Mery, Mierau

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Where is the Mierly family from?

You can see how Mierly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mierly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mierly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Mierly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Mierly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mierly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mierly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Mierly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mierly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mierly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Mierly. For the veterans among your Mierly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mierly lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Mierly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mierly in 1961 was 57, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mierly 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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