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Mirphy Family History

Mirphy 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: Murphy, Morphy, Murthy, Mirsky, Murphey, Murph, March, Merry, Mira

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Where is the Mirphy family from?

You can see how Mirphy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirphy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirphy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mirphy families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Mirphy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mirphy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirphy 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 382 census records available for the last name Mirphy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirphy 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mirphy. 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 105 military records available for the last name Mirphy. For the veterans among your Mirphy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirphy lifespan?

Average Mirphy life expectancy in 1976 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirphy 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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