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Mirk Family History

Mirk 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: Mark, Mira, Mick, Mir, Milk, Mork, Mink, Birk, Kirk, Virk

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Where is the Mirk family from?

You can see how Mirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mirk families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 28 Mirk families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mirk's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mirk families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirk 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 Mirk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirk 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Mirk. 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 260 military records available for the last name Mirk. For the veterans among your Mirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mirk in 1967 was 81, and 107 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mirk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirk 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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