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Mirrett Family History

Mirrett 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: Merrett, Barrett, Merritt, Minett, Berrett, Garrett, Birkett, Millett

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Where is the Mirrett family from?

You can see how Mirrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mirrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mirrett families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirrett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Mirrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mirrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mirrett. 100% of Mirrett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Mirrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirrett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mirrett. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mirrett. For the veterans among your Mirrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mirrett lifespan?

Average Mirrett life expectancy in 2004 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mirrett 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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