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Miriam Family History

Miriam Surname Meaning

see Merriam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Miriam family from?

You can see how Miriam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miriam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Miriam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Miriam families living in Surrey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Miriam's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Miriam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miriam 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 Miriam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Miriam. 70% of Miriam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Miriam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miriam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miriam 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 899 immigration records available for the last name Miriam. 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 102 military records available for the last name Miriam. For the veterans among your Miriam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miriam lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Miriam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Miriam in 1980 was 85, and 56 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miriam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miriam 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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