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Mirson Family History

Mirson 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: Merson, Miron, Marson, Minson, Morson, Mixson, Milson, Parson, Sibson

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Where is the Mirson family from?

You can see how Mirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mirson family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirson's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mirson families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirson 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 165 census records available for the last name Mirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirson 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Mirson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mirson. For the veterans among your Mirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Mirson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mirson in 1968 was 53, and 81 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirson 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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