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Miries Family History

Miries 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: Mires, Miles, Marie, Fries, Ries, Marien, Mares, Muriel, Mies, Maris

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Where is the Miries family from?

You can see how Miries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miries family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miries families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Miries families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Miries's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Miries families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miries 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 62 census records available for the last name Miries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miries 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Miries. 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 3 military records available for the last name Miries. For the veterans among your Miries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miries lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Miries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Miries in 1973 was 59, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miries 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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