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Mirrey Family History

Mirrey 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: Murrey, Morrey, Merry, Murley, Marley, Murray, Morley, Marcey, Mourey

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Where is the Mirrey family from?

You can see how Mirrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirrey family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mirrey families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mirrey family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirrey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mirrey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Mirrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirrey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mirrey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mirrey. For the veterans among your Mirrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirrey 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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