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Mirl Family History

Mirl 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: Mill, Mira, Mir, Migl, Merl, Miro, Smirl, Mire, Mark, Gill

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Where is the Mirl family from?

You can see how Mirl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mirl families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Mirl family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirl's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mirl families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirl 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 164 census records available for the last name Mirl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirl 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mirl. 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 60 military records available for the last name Mirl. For the veterans among your Mirl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mirl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mirl in 1969 was 73, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirl 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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