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Miran Family History

Miran 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, Moran, Milan, Maran, Miron, Mian, Mirman, Myran, Mikan, Min

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Where is the Miran family from?

You can see how Miran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Miran family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Miran's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Miran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miran 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 Miran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miran. 27% of Miran men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Miran women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Candy Store
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Miran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miran 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Miran. 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 484 military records available for the last name Miran. For the veterans among your Miran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miran lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Miran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Miran in 1967 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miran 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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