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Miren Family History

Miren 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: Moren, Miron, Maren, Siren, Myren, Mires, Muren, Mire, Biren, Miles

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Where is the Miren family from?

You can see how Miren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Miren families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Miren family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miren's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Miren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miren 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 348 census records available for the last name Miren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miren 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Miren. 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 15 military records available for the last name Miren. For the veterans among your Miren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miren lifespan?

Average Miren life expectancy in 1975 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miren 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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