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Mirams Family History

Mirams Surname Meaning

variant of Merriam with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mirams family from?

You can see how Mirams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Mirams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Mirams families living in Kent. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mirams's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mirams families in 1891.
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What did your Mirams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mirams. 50% of Mirams men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Mirams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mirams were Solicitor and Paper Pattern Modeller Ladies Fashions.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Solicitor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Paper Pattern Modeller Ladies Fashions
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mirams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirams 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Mirams. 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 224 military records available for the last name Mirams. For the veterans among your Mirams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirams lifespan?

Average Mirams life expectancy in 1999 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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