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Miroy Family History

Miroy 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: Miron, Mcroy, Miro, Milroy, Troy, Merry, Moy, Mira, Mitro, Mero

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Where is the Miroy family from?

You can see how Miroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miroy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Miroy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Miroy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Miroy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Miroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miroy 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 Miroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Miroy. 100% of Miroy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Miroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miroy 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Miroy. 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 27 military records available for the last name Miroy. For the veterans among your Miroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miroy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Miroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Miroy in 1966 was 68, and 92 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miroy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miroy 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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