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Mirren Family History

Mirren Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly from the saint's name strongly associated with Paisley (Renfrews).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Mirren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mirren families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mirren family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 4% of all the recorded Mirren's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mirren families in 1851.
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There are 248 census records available for the last name Mirren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirren 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mirren. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Mirren. For the veterans among your Mirren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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