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Muire Family History

Muire 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: Maire, Suire, Muir, Guire, Mire, Quire, Muise, Mule, Moore, Mura

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Where is the Muire family from?

You can see how Muire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muire families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Muire family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Muire's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Muire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muire 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 Muire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muire. 58% of Muire men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Muire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muire 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Muire. 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 196 military records available for the last name Muire. For the veterans among your Muire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Muire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Muire in 1963 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Muire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muire 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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