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Mirra Family History

Mirra Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: from mirra ‘myrrh’ an occupational name for someone who sold myrrh.

Alternatively, perhaps from a medieval Greek female personal name derived from myron ‘myrrh’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mirra family from?

You can see how Mirra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mirra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mirra families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mirra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mirra families in 1891.
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What did your Mirra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mirra. 35% of Mirra men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Mirra women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mirra were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Flower Maker
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mirra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirra 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Mirra. 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 557 military records available for the last name Mirra. For the veterans among your Mirra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mirra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mirra in 1962 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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