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Mirney Family History

Mirney 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: Birney, Marney, Minney, Sidney, Torney, Cerney, Murley, Dorney

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Where is the Mirney family from?

You can see how Mirney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Mirney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mirney family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirney's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mirney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirney 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 40 census records available for the last name Mirney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirney 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mirney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mirney. For the veterans among your Mirney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirney 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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