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Mirick Family History

Mirick Surname Meaning

Altered form of Welsh Myrick (see Merrick). Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Mirić (see Mirich).

Americanized form of Polish Mirek. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Meirich or Mairich (see Mirich).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mirick family from?

You can see how Mirick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mirick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mirick families living in Derbyshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mirick's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Mirick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirick 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 Mirick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mirick. 38% of Mirick men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mirick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mirick were Jeweler and Nurse.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Jeweler
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Nurse
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mirick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirick 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Mirick. 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 999 military records available for the last name Mirick. For the veterans among your Mirick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mirick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mirick in 1961 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirick 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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