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Mirre Family History

Mirre 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: Mirra, Marre, Mirro, Mire, Barre, Moore, Marie, Torre, More, Merry

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Where is the Mirre family from?

You can see how Mirre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirre family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mirre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Mirre families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirre's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mirre families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Mirre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirre 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mirre. 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 95 military records available for the last name Mirre. For the veterans among your Mirre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirre lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Mirre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mirre in 1970 was 82, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirre 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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