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Mirkan Family History

Mirkan 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: Mirkin, Mirman, Mikan, Mira, Moran, Millan, Milan, Morgan, Markman

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Where is the Mirkan family from?

You can see how Mirkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirkan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mirkan family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirkan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mirkan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mirkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirkan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mirkan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mirkan. For the veterans among your Mirkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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