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Mirell Family History

Mirell 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: Morell, Mixell, Mizell, Mikell, Mill, Orrell, Abrell, Miele, Wivell

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Where is the Mirell family from?

You can see how Mirell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mirell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mirell families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirell 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 Mirell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mirell. 100% of Mirell men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mirell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Mirell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirell 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mirell. 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 47 military records available for the last name Mirell. For the veterans among your Mirell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Mirell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mirell in 1948 was 27, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mirell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirell 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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