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Mirles Family History

Mirles 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: Miles, Mires, Mireles, Sirles, Mikles, Milles, Giles, Miller, Millet

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Where is the Mirles family from?

You can see how Mirles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mirles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 9 Mirles families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirles's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mirles families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirles 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 Mirles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mirles. 72% of Mirles men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Presser
    29%

What Mirles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Mirles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirles 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mirles. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mirles. For the veterans among your Mirles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirles lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Mirles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mirles in 1978 was 74, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mirles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirles 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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