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Mirling Family History

Mirling 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: Girling, Marling, Milling, Billing, Harling, Merlin, Darling, Burling

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Where is the Mirling family from?

You can see how Mirling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mirling families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mirling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirling 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 74 census records available for the last name Mirling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirling 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mirling. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mirling. For the veterans among your Mirling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirling lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Mirling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mirling in 1978 was 55, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirling 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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