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Mirriam Family History

Mirriam 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: Merriam, Mirra, Morris, Merrick, Mira, Murray, Merritt, Markham

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Where is the Mirriam family from?

You can see how Mirriam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mirriam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mirriam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Mirriam families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mirriam's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mirriam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mirriam 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 180 census records available for the last name Mirriam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mirriam 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mirriam. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mirriam. For the veterans among your Mirriam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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