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Mirr Family History

Mirr 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: Mira, Mier, Mir, Marr, Birr, Mirra, Murr, Mirro, Miro, Morr

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Where is the Mirr family from?

You can see how Mirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mirr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mirr families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mirr's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mirr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirr 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 Mirr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mirr. 50% of Mirr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mirr women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Molder
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Mirr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Mirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirr 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Mirr. 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 311 military records available for the last name Mirr. For the veterans among your Mirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mirr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mirr in 1964 was 65, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mirr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirr 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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