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Mirphey Family History

Mirphey 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: Murphey, Morphew, Murphy, Minchey, Murphrey, Morphy, Murley, Marley

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Where is the Mirphey family from?

You can see how Mirphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirphey family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mirphey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirphey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mirphey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Mirphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirphey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mirphey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mirphey. For the veterans among your Mirphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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