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Mirant Family History

Mirant 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: Morant, Mirante, Virant, Grant, Mira, Moran, Miranda, Milan, Maran

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Where is the Mirant family from?

You can see how Mirant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mirant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mirant families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirant's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mirant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirant 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 181 census records available for the last name Mirant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirant 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mirant. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mirant. For the veterans among your Mirant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirant lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Mirant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mirant in 1974 was 86, and 98 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirant 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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