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Mirlson Family History

Mirlson 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: Millson, Milson, Milton, Melson, Merson, Miron, Marson, Karlson

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Where is the Mirlson family from?

You can see how Mirlson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirlson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mirlson families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirlson's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mirlson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mirlson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirlson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mirlson. 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 military records available for the last name Mirlson. For the veterans among your Mirlson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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